Baby killed by family dog on 1st birthday

[Sucky]

Just another reason why I have a cat

A baby's first birthday party turned tragic when he was killed by the family's dog during the celebration.

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The Las Vegas Sun reports that the 120-pound Mastiff/Rhodesian mix had never displayed any previous signs of aggression toward people, according to the family who lives in Henderson, Nev.

The baby crawled over to the dog to pet him, the police reported. The Daily Mail writes that Chris Shahan, the baby's father, believes his son tried to grab the dog’s fur to stand up when the dog reacted.

The dog ... latched his jaws around the boy's head and began shaking him, police said. The grandmother attempted to pull the boy from the dog while other family members rushed to help, police said.
Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Shahan said, "I got the dog off the baby ... I tried to save my baby."

According to the reporter in the My News 3 KSNV video below, Shahan "wants to be clear that this was an accident, not some kind of vicious attack."

According to KLAS-TV, the dog will be observed for rabies, and will then be euthanized.



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1462963.html

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Dartgod

I didn't know that you were related to this family.

My condolences.

That dude has been a moron since his start here on CP and he's never looked back.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by morphius

My lab is the same way. Heck, the cat will sleep on her head and she just takes it. About the only way she would kill you is beating you to death with that damn tail. But I also think Dogs are a bit like people in that you can't always be sure of what will make them snap.

That tail can do some damage. Thats for sure.



I realize he's an animal and all, but I just don't see anyway my lab would hurt someone from anger. Only way he would hurt someone is by jumping into their lap and licking them to death.

[morphius]

Originally Posted by KC Fish

I've always found it interesting that dogs will have infinitely more patience with those they're familiar with. They'll put up with way more than they should from the family child. Sort of a form of respect for "family"... As a child, I had a large German Sheppard named Macho. I can still remember coming outside and seeing my younger sister whailing on the poor dog with a stick. He would sit there and take it with this look on his face like "**** I hate kids." But all the while, still in "protector mode". If the mailman or anybody else came into the yard, that dog was always always instantly between the stranger and my sister. Even though she was a pain in the ass to the dog.

But at the same time, I think that also gives some people a false sense of security that their dog is more docile than they think. Little Mary Evilchild at the B-day party can **** right off.. she ain't family..

I've always just considered that a pack thing, they tend to learn where in the pecking order they are by what the alpha's do. I didn't want a dog, I don't do much for the dog, but the dog knows that if she comes to me when she needs to eat or go outside that I'll get someone to do it. I do think it is funny that the 9lbs cat is higher in the pecking order and the dog just takes it.

But bring in someone new that isn't already part of the pack and your dog just might want to have some authority for once.

[Brock]

Labrador Retriever was responsible for 1 death

Yeah, ok.

[morphius]

Originally Posted by O.city

That tail can do some damage. Thats for sure.



I realize he's an animal and all, but I just don't see anyway my lab would hurt someone from anger. Only way he would hurt someone is by jumping into their lap and licking them to death.

There is only person that my dog has ever growled at is the creepy crossing guard. My daughter hides behind us every time we walk passed him. It is just weird.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Radar Chief

Only thing I can come up with is the ankle biting bastard probably attacked someone’s leg at the top of the stairs.

[tooge]

You know, this got me thinking. How many kids are responsible for the death of young dogs? What kind of kids? I'm guessing small kids have killed more small dogs than large dogs have killed small kids. Time to consider euthanizing small kids.

[O.city]

My lab had his hip replaced and was down for about 2 months. Even then our other little dog crawled all over him and would pester him. He never made a fuss.




Call me crazy, but IMO, labs are the best dogs the Lord made.

[rico]

To anyone hatin' on the puns: You aint nothin' but a hound dog. Cryin' all the time.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by tooge

You know, this got me thinking. How many kids are responsible for the death of young dogs? What kind of kids? I'm guessing small kids have killed more small dogs than large dogs have killed small kids. Time to consider euthanizing small kids.

I'm on board for this plan.

[rico]

This kid looks like he could be a younger version of some of those kids from the "Lords of Dogtown" movies.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by JD10367

As for the people who make puns about this, the kid in the woodchipper, and other sorts of things, there's not enough karmic justice in the universe for you. Let us know when something innocent and vulnerable that you love is killed horribly, so we can all come up with some witty ****ing one-liners.

I'd expect this kind of candy ass whining from a n00b but not from a vet like you.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by ricoswaff

This kid looks like he could be a younger version of some of those kids from the "Lords of Dogtown" movies.

Maybe he used to. I bet he doesn't now.

[Jenson71]

Originally Posted by tooge

the "especially a big dog" comment is a completely ignorant comment. I've owned mostly big dogs and a few smaller dogs over the years. My experience is that the smaller dogs are the biters and nippers. I've never had a big dog so much as growl at my kids

It seems reasonable to me to have a "Head-Jaw" Standard. Can your dog fit your child's head in his jaws? If so, you are on notice that your dog might put your child's head in his jaws.

[MTG#10]

Originally Posted by tooge

the "especially a big dog" comment is a completely ignorant comment. I've owned mostly big dogs and a few smaller dogs over the years. My experience is that the smaller dogs are the biters and nippers. I've never had a big dog so much as growl at my kids

A small dog isnt going to pick your kid up by the head and shake him