Sad & mad at my boxer!

[Ciscobxr]

My God, I'm in shock.
What an eye opener.
I forget that my boxer baby realy is just a dog. I have a 1 1/2 yr old son and a 6 yr old daughter, I can't imagine the feeling of your baby getting attacked.
Thanks so much for sharing your sad, sad story.
I am praying for your son tonight.

 

[Scrapper's Mom]

Tasillo, and others,
You might want to check out this thread: there are a lot of responses there about Boxers and children that may help you make up your mind. But really, you have to supervise kids and dogs; no breed is foolproof.

"Help Needed Reassuring My Wife"

 

[tasillo]

thanks

Thanks for the replies. I do agree with you all whan you say that no dog is foolproof and should always be supervised with a young child....I have always known that...I quess that after reading the initial post i just got a bit fearful and was almost beginning to question our choice.
There are so many reasons for us finally deciding to get a dog...i want to be sure i am choosing the right breed.
As i have stated before i have never owned a boxer...i am learning so much from this site..it is very helpfull.
We are so excited...it is a LONG wait till the spring...we cannot wait to get our little baby..!

 

[jazzyboxer]

TASILLO,

Having lived through the aftermath of a dog attack in my household, I still think the boxer is one of the very best breeds to have with children, so don't let this scare you away; just let it be education on why vigilance is important when you have any dog with kids. There are a lot of small breeds who are notorious for biting and unstable temperaments...it's just that "the bigger the dog, the bigger the bite" is sad but true.

Faith

 

[Minty]

My thoughts are with you.

I just wanted to say, after reading what has happened, that my heart goes out to you and your family.

I hope your son makes a full recovery and doesn't become one of the many people scared of our four legged friends.

Also, please know that I'm sure your four legged baby knows you did what you had to do and he loves you as much as he always did.

 

[Mama_Zookeeper]

I am very sorry to read this post and even more sorry for the pain you & your family has had to go through.

Having a dog, especially one with the potential to be bigger than your children (at leaast the young ones) is a very heavy and serious responsibility. Training, patience and a lot of supervision is required at all times. I know in my house we have to rescue our pups from the kids rather than vice versa. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. it does not always have to be this way and something could have been going on neurologically with your boxer. I hope with all my heart your 2 yr old is recovering and will not have inner scars (fear of all dogs) from the experience. You have my sympathy.

Dora

 

[Julie P.]

Magic, Deeg and I are wondering how you are doing?

We are hoping you and your family are healing. I felt so bad about your story...I really want you to know that I have been thinking about you. Please let us know how you are and if things are going ok.

Julie, Magic and her new boxer brother Deeg
(Magic, waiting by the bridge-I miss you, my pretty little boxer girl)

 

[LuVsHeRBoXeR]

Oh my..

...What a very sad and scary situation. I do hope your son is ok and everything is on the uphill for him and your family. I was raised on a farm in Colorado and have seen dogs snap and attack farm animals. In those types of situations you have no choice but to put them to sleep. I do hope you and your child are ok.
I will say a prayer tonight for you
~Kat

 

[fat-cat]

Wow. What a story. I feel really sorry for what had happened. I have a question.
I am sure it was a very difficult decision, but Was it really necessary to put the dog down?

Thank you.

 

[Rileyboy]

This is such a heart breaking story.. I can't imagine how hard this was for your whole family. it is hard enough to say goodbye to our beloved pets due to illness, but what you had to go through.. with your child getting hurt by the pet you loved . it is just so awful. I know the anger you must of felt at what happened, yet there's the part of you that is hurting on the inside that had to bid farewell to your once loyal friend with an unanswered WHY did this happen.. I feel so bad for you loss and I hope your son is going to be ok.. So sorry that this had to happen ..I just can't find the right words to say.. Just know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers..

Our wonderful brindle boy
Riley 12-29 01 - 01-01-05 waiting at the bridge