Braelynn Coulter, 3-years old, was killed by one of her family’s two pit bulls. Police were called to a home on Big Creek Court in connection to a dog bite, but a family member had already taken the child to High Point Regional Hospital. The child suffered traumatic injuries to her lower abdomen and did not survive, according to police. A family spokesperson said the child was *“playing when the dog suddenly attacked.” A neighbor spoke out right away, saying the dogs had exhibited aggression in the past. Just a few months earlier, both pit bulls had broken through a fence and attacked a dog being walked by its owner, said Katherine Dixon, who has three young children of her own. She said that incident is what “put us on high alert about the dogs.” Braelynn’s family also had two “Beware of Dog” warning signs on their home. Authorities seized the attacking pit bull; the other pit bull remains in the home. After the little girl’s death, local and national media, including Nancy Grace, scrutinized her parents.

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– 3-Year-Old Braelynn Rayne Coulter Killed By Pit Bull

– A 3-year-old child died after her family’s pit bull attacked her. A family spokesperson says Braelynn Rayne Coulter was playing when the dog suddenly attacked.

– HIGH POINT, NC – Braelynn Rayne Coulter, 3, has died after her family’s pit bull attacked her

American Pit Bull Terrier

*The American Pit Bull Terrier has a history and bloodline deep rooted in the blood sports of animal baiting and dogfighting. As with all breeds, they retain their original traits. They often to do not accept other animals, especially dogs, and can be extremely aggressive towards them. They may accept animals they are raised with, but have been known to kill other family pets even after years of living together happily.

In North America, from 1982-2013, Pit Bull breeds and mixes have seriously attacked 2,990 humans that resulted in 1,777 maimings and 275 deaths.

POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOG BREEDS

This is a list of dog breeds that have a history of being potentially dangerous to people, especially children. Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education and Awareness understands that any dog has the ability to bite or inflict serious harm to humans. This list consists of several dog breeds that have a higher than average number of recorded human fatalities. Please use extreme caution if you choose to bring one of these breeds into your home. Rental communities and homeowners insurance may restrict many of the dog breeds on this list due to the likelihood of a serious incident.

Pit Bulls, Mastiff, and Rottweiler lead in fatalities and are listed first. The rest of the breeds are listed in alphabetical order:

Pit Bull Terrier Family