Sister's dog attacks...

[VaNurse]

Sorry to hear about this. I've never heard of this type of dog. Are they vicious in general towards other animals?

From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is valued for its bright and happy disposition, intelligence, quiet good sense, and affectionate protective nature. Some of them can be quite vocal when happy, and some will 'smile' by baring their front teeth in a peculiar grin - this is not a threat but a sign of joy or submissiveness.

Like other dogs, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can make excellent family dogs when socialized properly. Chesapeakes can be more assertive and willful and may be reserved with strangers while others are passive and outgoing with people. It simply depends on the personality of the dog.

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[homedog]

Lots of stupid decisions.

 

[homedog]

P.S. It also sounds like the growling at kids may have been resulting from abuse and teasing by your nephew. Personally, I don't think he's ready for a puppy anyway.

It's a dog for Christ's sake. Lots of dog's don't like kids regardless of how they treat them.

Dogs are animals in case you haven't noticed. Don't make them out to be more than that.

 

[PocketAces]

What a horrible experience for everyone involved. Tomorrow will be a better day.

 

[VaNurse]

It's a dog for Christ's sake. Lots of dog's don't like kids regardless of how they treat them.

Dogs are animals in case you haven't noticed. Don't make them out to be more than that.

You're right. There are dogs who, for whatever reason, don't like kids. Many, though, become that way because they are teased and taunted. BP himself stated he "Witnessed the nephews sneak attack the dog and give it a kick in the side." The natural response for an animal would be to try to defend itself either with a show of teeth or a bite.

Dogs are animals? No shit, Sherlock. How did I make them out to be more than that?