Just read Andrea Mainwarings comment; What a load of total cods wallop…. no one should need to start comparing deaths for deaths where children are concerned, I’m staggered at your ignorance, it’s just that blind naivety that keeps totally unsuitable dogs owned by totally unsuitable people on the street or in the home to kill at will. The list of suspect breeds of dogs that are known to be dangerous should be extended and any violation punished. People, particularly parents have to be made aware that children and dogs don’t mix… the most timid of dog can turn at any point, anybody who doesn’t believe that is kidding themselves. If you don’t believe me, put your own child in a room with a dog you don’t know of any breed and see how comfortable you feel… keep it on a lead at all times irrespective of the breed, child protection should be top of all our priorities…