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Originally Posted by Britster  I don't think that's very fair to trust NO big dogs around children? That just seems a little much to single out "big" dogs. I've met many many many more little dogs in my life who were mean to other dogs and children than big dogs. The "small dog syndrome" is often a problem... growing up, I was nipped and bit at by nearly every small dog I encountered. Never, ever, a bigger dog. |
I agree with you, I know many small dogs can bite but I have never heard of a small dog mauling a child or adult to death. As for small dogs, I think children are hazardous to them. I have heard many instances of a child hurting or killing a small dog accidentally. I think it is wonderful for children to grow up with dogs but it is the parents responsibility, for the safely of the child and the dog, that children be taught how to treat a dog. Alpha dogs can lash out at a child over a toy or food just as they would another dog. Not all dogs are suitable to be around children. The purpose of us concerned ones posting is just so people are aware that dangers do exist. Owners should always use caution with any dog, no matter how trusted, when they are around children.