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The dog most likely to attack has been revealed, The Independent  writes.

According to the source, the family favourite labrador is responsible for the highest number of canine attack personal injury claims, according to research by pet insurers Animal Friends.

And man's best friend is often postman's worst enemy with almost a third of incidents involving delivery workers and postal staff. Men are more likely to be bitten than women. Dog attacks on postmen and women increase by 10 per cent during the summer holidays when more children and their pets in the garden, according to Royal Mail research. Royal Mail revealed there were 2,600 dog attacks against their staff last year.

Dr Roger Mugford, an animal psychologist, says postal workers should try to ‘befriend’ the dogs and keep them happy by ‘always carrying a bag of treats’.

Other breeds most commonly associated with attacks are German shepherds, Staffordshire bull terriers and border collies.