Family's Staffordshire Bull Terriers Attack New Born Baby.

[anotheoldgit]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6409619/Newborn-baby-bad-way-attack-parents-terrier.html

What a tragic story, I do hope that poor little baby Reuben survives.

Could it have been a tragic accident, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are generally placid dogs in fact they are called 'Nanny dogs' because they are good with children.

https://www.certapet.com/staffordshire-bull-terrier/

I thought it to be a little over the top for the poor parents to be arrested and placed in hand cuffs, what do others think?

[anotheoldgit]

This from my link:

/// The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (or Staffie or Staffy as it’s most known) is a medium-sized dog with a tough exterior but a warm heart.

They may look imposing and like they should be feared, but Staffies are just goofballs on the inside. They love being part of a family and are loyal beyond belief. A Staffy loves to play with children, making it a great family dog. ///

[JJ109]

stats of deaths relating to dogs. (all breeds, not just staffies)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_dog_attacks_in_England_and_Wales

Just a few per year. 2013 = 3, 2014= 4, 2015 = 2

In comparison, I wonder how many deaths are caused by asphyxiation due to cats laying on their owners when sleeping.
Just a thought!

[tamborine]

one staffie house pet has no competition for attention; 2 or more as pets compete for attention & be aggresive between themselves.

[hereIam]

Don't trust them, seen too many nasty ones who dislike other dogs. I had only had my dog for a week when one ran at her growling and snarling and it was only thanks to the bloke I was walking with that she wasn't hurt as he kicked the bloody thing away. I don't care how nice they are with kids (obviously not in this case though!), they are notorious for not liking other dogs and I avoid them like the plague. If I had MY way, I'd ban them and don't care what anybody thinks about that. And before anyone comes on saying shepherds attack, labs attack, jack russels attack blah blah blah - they don't have the powerful jaws of the staffie and are not half as dangerous because of this. A neighbour of mine had her little dog attacked by a staffie and she herself was bitten trying to help her dog, luckily the police attended and the dog was pts, good result.

[SparklyKid]

Quite right hereiam

[Rockrose]

my Labrador was attacked by a collie - would you ban all collies?
my friends whippet was attacked by a spaniel - would you ban all spaniels?

[lankeela]

I would question the breeding of the dog - so often 'Staffies' are accused when in fact they are not genuine pure bred Staffies, but crosses of other breeds not suitable to be crossed because of aggression issues. No doubt they will roll out the usual photo of what looks like an aggressive Staff drooling and snarling, when in fact it was a photo of a dog playing catch with a frisbee.

[JJ109]

My goldfish and birds were attacked by cats - would you ban all animals, because no doubt you will find examples of each and every type of animal attacking either people or other animals somewhere!

[hereIam]

Thanks Sparkly and I talk to many people when out dog walking who feel exactly the same way.

[Rockrose]

Really hereIam? Because the dog walkers down the doggy park are disgusted at how Staffies are portrayed in the media - and the staffie owners that come to the park have lovely dogs.

[anotheoldgit]

hereIam and SparklyKid

Just as a matter of interest, what particular breed of dogs do you own?

[Baldric]

We have a Staffy and a Staffy/Rotty Cross, well trained, well behaved and love meeting other dogs and people.
Only problem, one of them gets overexcited in the car and barks a bit.

[SparklyKid]

I have cats, I do not trust dogs.

[hc4361]

They look like pure bred Staffies to me

[Baldric]

Did anyone question it hc?