Boy 10 mauled to death at holiday park

[Witchofzog]

I can't link on this phone but it is on most news sites. The owner was found off site after a police hunt so possibly fled when she knew her dog had killed a child. It's just awful - a young boy probably just going to the loo in the middle of the night on a campsite having his life ended because of a dangerous dog and an owner who can't control and/ or keep it securely away

It’s the power in their jaws. My favourite breed are boxers which look tough but they don’t have the power in their jaws to inflict the harm that these bulldog type dogs do. The owners all want to breed from them so you have these intact dogs walking around wanting to fight other males. This is why I always have bitches.

I'm no dog expert.
But an animal is an animal, not some cuddly toy babysitter.
Where were the boys parents and why was he alone with the dog?

@bow
No my dog wasn't killed because I got the dog off her and was bitten in the process. A GSD, rottie, Labrador etc could just as easily kill your dog, many other breeds have killed humans, will we get rid of them? The powerful jaw myth is just that a myth.
My dogs are bull breeds plus a collie and they don't deserve to be got rid of, I'm a responsible owner with well socialised, well trained dogs who do not deserve to be judged on their appearance, no animal or person does.

@bow
Please stop making sweeping generalisation about bull breed owners; mine are rescues, all neutered.

It’s not a myth. They can do serious damage with their powerful jaws and sadly another child had to die this weekend. How much evidence do people like you need Bookworm4?

My comments are based on my observations of the majority of bull breeds. It’s irrelevant that you believe your dogs to be safe. Thousands aren’t. Children’s lives are more important than your right to own a bull breed.

@bow
'You people' you do love your nasty generalisations don't you?
I know far more about dogs than your tiny mind does. Any dog can bite/ kill if not in the hands of responsible owners. The worst behaviour I come across is from small breeds as the owners laugh it off, yet we do see small dogs attacking young kids.
If your dog had been attacked by a collie, you'd probably hate them, try not be do narrow minded.
Also read something other than The Sun or the Daily Fail who fill their pages with lies and inaccuracies to suit the masses.

And Bookworm a poor none year old boy left alone died from being attacked by a bull breed. He had his whole life ahead of him and must have been utterly terrified. And you attack the people who are angry about this? You need to take a long hard look at yourself.

but my small, fluffy dog that was bred for companionship wouldn't be able to maul a child or adult to death.

Yet this 'small fluffy dog' is responsible for a 6 week old baby fighting for its life...

As for the worst behaviour coming from tiny dogs, what is possibly worse than a dog killing a child?

www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/girl-1-savaged-dog-nasty-2484151

And aren't golden retrievers suppose to be wonderful family pets?

Thousands aren’t. nope. Hundreds of thousands of bullbreeds have been nothing but wonderful loving pets. But they don't make the headlines.

Like loaded guns that don’t kill people don’t make the headlines. There is no need for these breeds. Just ban them before another innocent life is lost.

Bowchicawowow Can you clarify which breeds? Bullbreeds, lakeland terriers, Labradors and golden retrievers right? As all these breeds have attacked children.

I don’t know the details of the baby story but a baby and a dog will never be a good mix. They should NEVER be left alone together whatever the size or breed of the dog.I’ve seen the way any dog will grab and shake a toy, even placid dogs.

If we’re talking about older children and adults it does take a stronger breed of dog to inflict serious damage. A tiny fluffy breed just wouldn’t have the strength. They can nip and bite but have you in a headlock?

Now I’m sure there are lots of responsible owners out there with bulldogs.

It is a generalisation but on the whole some breeds eg golden retrievers, labs etc are more gentle and family friendly. Hence they were never bred to be fighting dogs. There’s always going to be exceptions, which why you would never leave any dog alone with children.

Pointing out that a Labrador attacked someone once doesn’t negate the fact these bull breeds are dangerous.

FaFoutis, NO it was the mother's fault. What moron leaves a child alone with a dog?

I think it's a shame we don;t have some sort of exam for people to take before they have children. Far too many idiotic, negligent parents around

@bow
Can you really be this ignorant?
So the 1000s of bull breeds who live their lives quietly as loved pets should all be killed because of your demented logic? My dogs who have never put a paw wrong shouldn't exist because of how they look?
For the zillioneth time it's irresponsible owners that cause problems, we would need to eliminate every breed that has attacked a child, it'd be a long fuckin list!

I don’t care that you think I am ignorant and yes I think your dogs should exist. They are too much of a risk.

ANY DOG can cause serious injuries to a baby, child or even an adult!!

This thread is causing me so much anger!

It's all very very simple! No dog, under any circumstances should be left alone with a child.

Parents need to take full responsibility of teaching their children to respect dogs. And dog owners should have some common sense in knowing that they fluffy little 'harmless' dog, can turn at any point and inflict serious injuries to humans.

NOT ANY BREED OF DOG IS 100% SAFE!!

Bowchicawowow So how many attacks before a breed becomes dangerous? A simple google search shows at least 4 serious injury cases caused by Labradors. Do we have to wait until the 10th person is injured and then ban that breed?

Or do we recognise that it is irresponsible dog ownership causing these attacks.

If Labradors start killing children then yes, we should ban them.

www.news24.com/You/Archive/little-boy-killed-by-family-labrador-in-horror-attack-20170728

guess Labradors are on the banned list now as well then

abcnews4.com/archive/coroner-will-conduct-autopsy-on-baby-mauled-by-dog

another lab fatality

It’s not a breed of dog that’s at fault but a stupid person.
From the timings I can’t see any other explanation than the boy was left with the dog whilst the adults had a whole night boozing session.
I have a giant dog. She is a sweetheart. But if a child got out of bed and fell on her I wouldn’t hand on heart say that she couldn’t hurt someone. Because she’s a dog.
It’s up to dog owners to admit that a dog needs to be under control and never left alone with kids.