Seconding Kalina82. Pit bulls do not have locking jaws, any more than the yorkie that hangs from a dust mop has locking jaws. They both hold on because they want to.
I also agree that Stevie should have been picked up as soon as he started displaying aggression towards the pits and removed from the situation, especially knowing that pit bulls can be dog aggressive, especially when challenged.
And a break stick is a tool every responsible pit owner should have, as well as the ability to use it properly (you leverage it back and forth like a motorcycle throttle, not side to side).
The best thing that can happen from this is that the family becomes more mindful not just of the big dogs, but of the little ones as well, and monitors their behavior. I'm sorry, but I have seen far more nasty little dogs than I have with big dogs, because we just don't tolerate bad behavior in the big dogs, but in the little dogs, it's cute.
I know it can be difficult socializing a little dog. I almost had a heart attack when Pixie wanted to play with a malamute that was so big he could have sucked her into one of his nostrils sniffing her, but I allowed them to have limited interaction, because she MUST know how to behave around other dogs, and that includes big dogs too. I just prayed he wouldn't step on her.
Many little dogs are injured because they challenge big dogs, and then somehow it's the big dogs fault. No, it's the fault of the owner that allowed the little dog to act like a bully around other dogs.
I'm so sorry he got hurt, BDLD is always bad on the little dog, and I hope he makes a full and complete recovery. |