After several personal experiences I became aware of breed specific legislation and policies of jurisdictions. Unfortunately advocates for some breeds have resulted in even dogs which kill or maim being potentially released back to owners. For example a dog responded to a cough by inflicting head wounds on it's owners 3 day old baby, it was ruled an accident, and the owner's have the option of reclaiming the dog. If they don't reclaim the dog what will happen? Adopted out to another individual? Move it out of state through rescue networks then adopt it out?
http://wtop.com/national/2016/04/autopsy-newborn-killed-by-dog-died-of-bites-to-head/