Some limitations attached to this study should be noted. One is that population counts of dogs and specific breeds within New York City neighborhoods are not available. Thus, we cannot determine the degree to which the varying prevalence of dog bite injuries in New York City’s neighborhoods is due to the differing number of dogs in these neighborhoods. Nor can we determine whether pit bulls rank as the most dangerous breed in New York City because of their attributes, or because of their numerical representation in the city. A further limitation pertains to the self-reported data on dog bites in the city. DOHMH states on their web page that “Data on breed, age, gender and spayed or neutered status have not been verified by DOHMH and is listed only as reported to DOHMH”. A third limitation pertains to the underlying reasons for the variability in the annual rate of dog bite injuries in the United States, particularly in the last several years. While we believe that this variability reflects a real diminution in the rate of dog bite injuries, we cannot dismiss the possibility that some of this variability might be due to data quality issues.Conclusions, In 2018, the most recent year for which data are available, dog bites ranked as the 13th leading cause of nonfatal emergency department visits in the United States. As dog ownership spirals upwards in the United States, it is important to continue , 2021 HOUSEHOLD PETS AHS respondents were asked if their household had any pets, including foster pets but excluding service animals and livestock such as cows, horses, and pigs. If pets are reported, respondents were asked how many dogs and cats were in their housing unit as well as if there were any small mammals, fish, birds, or reptiles. Figures may not add to total because more than one .