[News] Family Mourns Yorkie Killed by Lab

[Rae Rae]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

Did you know that smaller dogs are more likely to bite than any other dog? It was stated somewhere (if I find it, I will post the link). And that the Dalmation is the worst dog to have if you have kids.

So with these facts, it is on paper that if you have kids, etc. these dogs are a big "no,no"...........BUT how many of our little dogs (no matter if it is a yorkie or not) is aggrassive and bites kids and people?? Really!?

I agree with several who say training is the key. I always agree (and stated earlier) that just because one dog bites, doesn't mean another one of the same breed will be aggrassive. That isn't fair or right....it is discriminating against a certain breed. Okay, we all have our certain favorite and "hated" breeds and that is okay...we are all different.

I just know that no matter what kind of dog you have, it may become aggrassive for no reason and then, steps need to be taken to correct this problem. Such a sad story!

Very good post. I heard that about dalmations too, and smaller dogs (but I think that depends on the breed). Funny thing about Dalmations is when 101 Dalmations came out, everyone wanted one for their kids. I wonder how mny of those people researched it first. I remember when I was little our neighbors had one and it was mean!

[LUVMYORKIES]

I too think any dog small or big and any breed can turn into a violent dog out of the blues. I have 2 yorkies and 1 pitbull and they love eachother to death, they are so affectionate towards eachother and my pit will lay on the floor and open her mouth and let my yorkies play fight with her. A great part is due to how they are raised but i do think just like people something maybe even psychological can happen inside their heads one day and just make them snap and turn even against their owners. Its sad to hear about little yorkies getting hurt by other dogs but i think thats a reminder that we should always be alert and careful especially when we are out on the streets, you never know what can happen.

[Jenn218]

Its sad to hear about little yorkies getting hurt by other dogs but i think thats a reminder that we should always be alert and careful especially when we are out on the streets, you never know what can happen.

I agree!

[kay6688]

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The dogs most likely to bite
The Centers for Disease Control study dog bite incidents, including the types of dogs most likely to bite. The breeds that the CDC considers highest risk are pit bulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds, huskies, Alaskan malamutes, Doberman pinschers, chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards and Akitas.

Owners of such dogs should be aware that if their dogs attack a person, the attacks may be scrutinized by law enforcement. The reason is that irresponsible behavior with or toward a dog whose breed is known to bite has caused a rising and unacceptable injury and death toll, which authorities are determined to stem.

"Irresponsible behavior" is defined differently from place to place. In California, for example, it can be a felony for a person to possess a dog trained to fight, attack or kill that, because of the owner's lack of ordinary care, bites two people or seriously injures one person. (See Felony prosecution of attack dog owners.)

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In different parts of the United States at the current time, there are a number of parents who are on trial for manslaughter because their dogs have killed their children. In these cases, the prosecutors have taken the position that the parents behaved irresponsibly because they left their children in the company of dogs most likely to bite.

There is an 8 out of 10 chance that a biting dog is male. (Humane Society of the United States.)

Although pit bull mixes and Rottweillers are most likely to kill and seriously maim, fatal attacks since 1975 have been attributed to dogs from at least 30 breeds.
The most horrifying example of the lack of breed predictibility is the October 2000 death of a 6-week-old baby, which was killed by her family's Pomeranian dog. The average weight of a Pomeranian is about 4 pounds, and they are not thought of as a dangerous breed. Note, however, that they were bred to be watchdogs! The baby's uncle left the infant and the dog on a bed while the uncle prepared her bottle in the kitchen. Upon his return, the dog was mauling the baby, who died shortly afterwards. ("Baby Girl Killed by Family Dog," Los Angeles Times, Monday, October 9, 2000, Home Edition, Metro Section, Page B-5.)
In all fairness, therefore, it must be noted that:
• Any dog, treated harshly or trained to attack, may bite a person. Any dog can be turned into a dangerous dog. The owner most often is responsible -- not the breed, and not the dog.
• An irresponsible owner or dog handler might create a situation that places another person in danger by a dog, without the dog itself being dangerous, as in the case of the Pomeranian that killed the infant (see above).
• Any individual dog may be a good, loving pet, even though its breed is considered to be likely to bite. A responsible owner can win the love and respect of a dog, no matter its breed. One cannot look at an individual dog, recognize its breed, and then state whether or not it is going to attack.

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Children are the most frequent targets http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/statistics.html - Top
Studies of dog bite injuries have reported that:
• The median age of patients bitten was 15 years, with children, especially boys aged 5 to 9 years, having the highest incidence rate
• The odds that a bite victim will be a child are 3.2 to 1. (CDC.)
• Children seen in emergency departments were more likely than older persons to be bitten on the face, neck, and head. 77% of injuries to children under 10 years old are facial.
• Severe injuries occur almost exclusively in children less than 10 years of age.
• The majority of dog attacks (61%) happen at home or in a familiar place.
• The vast majority of biting dogs (77%) belong to the victim's family or a friend.
• When a child less than 4 years old is the victim, the family dog was the attacker half the time (47%), and the attack almost always happened in the family home (90%).

The face is the most frequent target http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/statistics.html - Top
Studies also have shown that:
• Dog bites result in approximately 44,000 facial injuries in US hospitals each year. This represents between 0.5% and 1.5% of all emergency room visits
• The face is the most frequent target (77% of all injures). Mail carriers are an exception where 97% involve the lower extremities.
• The central target area for the face includes the lips, nose, and cheeks.

[JCarlson2004]

Poor baby. I feel so sorry for the family ... how heart breaking.

[mom2saranbelle]

I have to agree that it's any dog. Our neighbors have 2 beagles. I've been here for 8 months and the dogs were fine. The male has tried to attch my yorkie twice now. He's bit my husband, missed bitting me by less than an inch (I felt the air of his teeth, not good) and he's lunged at my daughter on her bike. When my husband was bit we was on the porch (our porch). We live in townhomes and he's been reported. A notice was given but I don't think anything is really being done with him. The girl is VERY mean to small dogs so she's NEVER out with other dogs.

[reneesalter6538]

just pray to god to ease the pain they are like our children also
god bless

[sashajade]

it does show on records that labs bite more people but it also says thats cos there are a lot more labs than others breeds so there would be more attacks by them, my brother has had labs all his life and they have all been as silly as anything and my yorkie use to beat them up lol. i bet small dogs ie like yorkies bite more people than any other breed but cos they are only small it goes unreported. ive been around big and small dogs all my life and i no if i had to choose a big dog or a small dog to stroke in the street i would pick the big dog every time cos im less likely to get bitten.