Yes, it does matter which breed of dog is running toward you.

Cape May - Yes, it does matter which breed of dog is running toward you. Especially if you are walking your own dog. According to a group called National Pitbull Victim Awareness, dogs are now the primary victims of Pit bulls. If a beagle or poodle is running toward me, I'm positive my dogs won't be strewn in pieces all over the street. Folks need to do some serious reading and not always believe what animal advocates tell you.