Donna uccisa dall’aggressione di un cane nella casa di nome

That poor woman. Her whole life ahead of her

This feels like an issue that should be totally preventable

Curious, because lurchers aren’t typically classed as inherently dangerous in the way this article suggests, unless perhaps we are talking about an atypical cross. Even so-called “ball lurchers” can develop problematic, sometimes aggressive behaviours if overstimulated through excessive ball play.

That said, no breed is exempt. Any dog can become a risk if it isn’t properly socialised and conditioned, and the bigger and stronger the animal, the greater the potential consequences.

But the uncomfortable truth is this.. there have simply been too many of these attacks in recent years to dismiss as isolated incidents. Something, somewhere, is going wrong, and it needs addressing.

Dogs are not lifestyle accessories. They come with distinct temperaments, needs and instincts. Handle them without understanding, and you don’t just fail the dog, you put people at risk too.

Very sad though and (as with most of these things) likely completely avoidable.

Any dog can get a fright or defensive and become violent. This is incredibly unfortunate, the dad was also attacked but his wounds are superficial. Sadly, dogs are animals and this can happen to any of them. My dog is my best friend and would never do me any harm … unless I try to take food out of her mouth.