Just a couple of months ago our local rock station K-SHE 95 did some research on that very thing, What dogs had the highest percentage of recorded bites. Well naturally I was thinking Pit Bulls, Rots, German Shepards.
that is the common notion due to their size and aggressiveness.
I couldn't beleive, the Poodle took the prize. I am not sure if that was just a study done locally, state wide, or what, I don't even remember who got second and third. I was just shocked the poodle got first.
basically because of misconception. they are small and being carried by the owner, thus, people tend to disregard that they are still dog. when they touch or tease the little dog.... boooommmm!!!! ouch!!!!! the notion that these dogs are tamed get the prize.....
in some instances, the size also make them unnoticeable, thus people tend to step on these dogs and be bitten.... while for the big dog, people tend to shy away due their size......plus the owner of these dogs become extra careful not to hurt other people, thus, always with extra caution