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Babies With Big Dogs. Horrible!

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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Two of the most child friendly breeds - and you are shocked?

    Oh please - size doesn't matter (men say that all the time, don't they?) - it's the breed characteristics, training and personality of the dog that counts.

    A baby is more likely to be bitten by a small, hyperactive terrier than by a child friendly breed.
    My sons as toddlers used to take rides on our German Shepherd.

    Must be a slow news day if that's all you can find to be righteous about

    Edit: Big dog hits baby in head - misleading title - baby with a big grin after this shocking incident.
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Two of the most child friendly breeds - and you are shocked?<snip>
      I grew up around dogs, often sleeping beside them even as a baby. Never got bitten that I can recall. When I look at the news it seems that stepfathers have a higher rate of aggression towards children than dogs. Maybe laws should be passed to ban stepfathers.
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      • Profile picture of the author mojojuju
        Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

        Maybe laws should be passed to ban stepfathers.
        Thunderbird, as Kay King stated about dogs, it's the breed characteristics, training and personality of the stepfather that counts
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  • Profile picture of the author AnniePot
    Why horrible :confused:? Some of the most gentle dogs I've encountered have been among the big breeds. When our two daughters were small, our dog was quite literally their 'watchdog'. Anything amiss and she would let us know immediately.

    Did you know that the breed of dog with the most recorded incidents of completely unprovoked biting is the dachshund?
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by AnniePot View Post

      Why horrible :confused:? Some of the most gentle dogs I've encountered have been among the big breeds.<snip>
      This is in reference to ominous warnings about dogs and children in another thread. I was trying to be funny and it was my 2nd failed attempt in as many days. You won't be seeing me on any comedy circuit.
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    Let's put it to the smell test - Put 'stepfather kills baby' and 'pitbull kills baby' into google and see which one comes up w/ the most results.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    I can't find the video right now...but I saw it the other day in one of those "funny purina pet" type things -

    It was a little boy, about 4-5, and he was playing out in the wooded forest with over 30 (like 37) - lirerally, a herd of St. Bernards playing around him (not puppies)...you want to talk hazardous?

    They were all running around, having the time of their lives...but one whomp of a dog would have knocked that kid flying into trouble...they were pretty careful around him though - but still, I think that kid needed a helmet...that's a lot of big dogs

    I don't think I ever saw that many Bernies in one herd before...then to stick a 4 year old kid in there, and add forest ground cover to boot? I mean, the kid could have hurt himself just being out there alone!

    Found it - turns out is was 42 St. Bernards!
    Out for a walk with our 42 Saint Bernards. Lasquite's reg Saint Bernards on Lasqueti Island Canada.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    IMO, it's better to have big dogs around small kids. Kids are very rough on pets and bigger dogs can handle the abuse much better. A good way for a kid to get bit is to hurt a dog.

    Personally, I'd never allow small kids to have small dogs. It's really not fair to the dog.
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    • Profile picture of the author jerrypan
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      IMO, it's better to have big dogs around small kids. Kids are very rough on pets and bigger dogs can handle the abuse much better. A good way for a kid to get bit is to hurt a dog.

      Personally, I'd never allow small kids to have small dogs. It's really not fair to the dog.
      I like letting the big dog company with my baby just as a special friend. The big dog is not like the wolf dog, and it is kind and honest.
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    • Profile picture of the author JoeUK
      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      IMO, it's better to have big dogs around small kids. Kids are very rough on pets and bigger dogs can handle the abuse much better. A good way for a kid to get bit is to hurt a dog.

      Personally, I'd never allow small kids to have small dogs. It's really not fair to the dog.
      Very good point that. My big bull terrier isn't phased by anything, nevermind a small child poking his eyes and pulling his ears! Too many people live in fear of dogs. When I'm out walking mine and I see grown adults picking their children up and shouting frantically at them not to go near the dog I think to myself "well done, what a great lesson you're teaching your children" :rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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    They're a bit boisterous however they seem friendly enough to me. The vast majority of the time dogs are friendly, loyal creatures.
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  • Profile picture of the author paul_1
    Babies should get cats first... or maybe squirrels, birds, or what not...
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      Let's put it to the smell test - Put 'stepfather kills baby' and 'pitbull kills baby' into google and see which one comes up w/ the most results.
      But you can't trust results on things like that - becuase every "trending" blogger in the world jumps on a "horrendous story" and you end up with one incident listed several hundred times. Also - dogs don't have the ability to get rid of the bodies, either....

      Babies should get cats first... or maybe squirrels, birds, or what not...
      No! As Kurt mentioned above, babies and small children are rough on pets and often injure or kill a small pet unintentionally. Squirrels are quick to bite if handled roughly, birds are not kid friendly as the kid can only look and not touch. A small kitten in the hands of a toddler is at great risk of being hurt and the child of being scratched.

      Larger dog breeds are often calmer and seem to love children no matter how many times their tail or ears are pulled. Though their bulk may knock a kid over once in a while - they aren't inclined as small dogs are to jump up and leave scratches.

      No matter what size the pet is - if a new child or person is brought into the home where the animal lives....they have to be introduced correctly. You don't leave a new baby alone with any pet. Babies often don't smell like "people" to a dog and a crying baby can be perceived as a threat to the family "pack".

      I've never understood why parents of a small child rush out to get a young puppy. Much better to go to a rescue organization or shelter and find a calm adult dog to adopt. Much easier transition and none of the year long puppy chewing that's a natural trait.
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  • Profile picture of the author Yoseff
    I want my 4 minutes back... We have two dogs, one 10 lbs, one 60lb, and kids 4, 9, & 12, both dogs are clam if the kids are clam, kids want to play, then so do the dogs. The 60 lb is only 6 months old, so lots of puppy still in her, she can get a bit excitied but has yet to even knock one of kids down. I work around some highly trained K9's, and I have had a pit bull (a strangers) bite completely through my hand (no fun). Training goes along way, but most people (including me) lack the consistancy needed to keep them in line because in the end, they are a animal, with a brain, and can make their own decisions.
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  • Profile picture of the author MaxBounty
    My 15-month-old son (weighing in at 27 lbs) and our family dog (weighing in at 65 lbs) are best buds. The baby chases the dog around trying to kiss her. I can't count the times I've seen the baby crawl into the dog's bed for a warm snuggle and some kisses/licks. Our dog seems to think she's the mom and is very protective.

    That said, I would never leave the two alone together. Just in case. But I also wouldn't leave the baby alone with my 9-year-old either.
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    • Profile picture of the author AprilCT
      I had a fair sized 2 year old German Shepherd when my first child was born. That dog was a guardian and never once bit or hurt him. She was a very loving animal no matter what came her way. That was many years ago, and I still miss her and the other ones we've had. Once the bigger dogs get out of the puppy biting and chewing stage, there's no better friend to have around. I love German Shepherds, they are powerful, graceful, smart and loyal dogs that always love you as their own.
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