Both. They are known maulers with a proven history. I don't have kids but I have no desire to own one for fear it would turn on me or get away from me and attack/kill a neighbors child.
Do you own a Rott? You have a newborn and I believe an older child. Are you willing to risk their lives with the proven track record of these animals? I sure as hell are not.
And one day this baby will be a toddler who you cannot keep your eye on every second of the day. You have a self admitted aggressive dog that bites in your home. And what happens when that toddler tries to pull his favorite toy from him? I shutter to think.
I'd worry more if I didn't hold baby as much, didn't had her within arms reach at all times, or left doggy and baby alone in the same room
Natural selection maybe?
And one day this baby will be a toddler who you cannot keep your eye on every second of the day. You have a self admitted aggressive dog that bites in your home. And what happens when that toddler tries to pull his favorite toy from him? I shutter to think.
If you reread my posts the first one says I have to get rid of a dog.
Sorry, your post came across a lil sarcastic, not as you were seriously going to get rid of the dog. Most here defend them to the hilt regardless of the facts.
I read too many SOMD news links to leave a baby & dog alone
Sorry, your post came across a lil sarcastic, not as you were seriously going to get rid of the dog. Most here defend them to the hilt regardless of the facts.
I commend you for wanting to give some love and caring to an animal that obviously hadn't had any before it came to you but if it has already bitten someone I am totally with you in a decision to find it another home. It only takes a few seconds of distraction or miscommunication about who's watching one of the children to result in a tragedy. I don't know you IRL, but from what I've seen on here I believe you to be a loving, caring Mom who puts children first. Not that my opinion really matters one way or the other but hear, hear for your decision to do the best for all concerned -- I'm sure it'll be hard to give up a pet.
It stings but it has to be done.
I'd worry more if I didn't hold baby as much, didn't have her within arms reach at all times, or left doggy and baby alone in the same room
Yea because you're always reading about labs, collies, shepherds, boxers, mauling children.
The dog had attacked before. Rotts along with Pitts are KNOWN maulers. What a shame a 4 year old has to die because people feel the need to own these VICIOUS animals.
My sister's baby is 5 mos old. She's got two pits - a male and a female. The female has always been on the nasty side. She got them both at the same time when they were little puppies. The male is a SWEETHEART and just as nice as you could ever want in a furry friend. I often wonder how they ended up with such different personalities.
Anyhow, the female has become more aggressive. She's very good with the baby, but is extremely cautious of people around him. I worry she'll bite or attack someone - or even go after the baby. You just never know.
