OMAHA, Neb. -- A 70-year-old man was severely injured when two dogs attacked him while he was out walking through a West Omaha neighborhood Friday.

Authorities told 6 News that both dogs were loose and attacked the man near 83rd and Izard Streets, causing severe injuries to his arm, which resulted in considerable blood loss.

The Nebraska Humane Society confirmed to 6 News that the dogs were Cane Corsos, an Italian breed of Mastiff described by the American Kennel Club as an "assertive and confident" breed and a "peerless protector."

The Omaha Police Department Crime Lab was at the scene and the dogs were impounded.

Authorities said their owner was cited with multiple violations.