11.   Dog bites are an under-recognized problem in the United States, according to the journal Pediatrics.

12.   Dog bites get a lot of public attention, they say, fueling the perception that the animals are inherently vicious.

13.   He is being held in isolation so that he can receive medical attention for the dog bite, his court-appointed lawyer, Stephen Harper, said Tuesday.

14.   He was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for dog bites.

15.   Here are some tips on how to prevent dog bites and how to handle situations that bring together dogs and children.

16.   In his experience, dog bites often follow harsh punishment.

17.   In San Francisco, the penalty for a dog bite is akin to a parking ticket.

18.   Most dog bites can be avoided, says Kelly Westbrook, education officer for Fort Worth Animal Control, who often visits schools with this message.

19.   Most of the others have lost their hair because of radiation treatments, genetic conditions or through trauma, such as a dog bite or accident, Cox said.

20.   Not surprisingly, those dogs, along with huskies and Malamutes, consistently rank at the top of the lists for dog bites.