All news on the topic: Big Dogs

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Woman in hospital after 'XL Bully attack' in UK town as cops launch urgent probe
Cops confirmed they are investigating the incident which took place in Bothwell, Greater Glasgow on Friday morning and there is a suspicion it may have been an XL Bully-type hound
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Hero dog pulls owner to safety after falling through ice on famous lake
Ruby and a police officer both thought quickly on their paws and feet, brining a 65-year-old man to safety who was neck deep in a dangerously icy situation
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Scientists explain the reason small dogs live longer than bigger breeds
Researchers from the the University of Washington found whilst small and large dogs both suffered from the same amount of health conditions, larger breeds were prone to worse ailments
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Girl, 3, injured after dog attacked her as she walked down street with mum
A girl and her mother were attacked by what is believed to be a pitbull dog, with police now appealing for further information following the terrifying incident
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'Stranger orders I give up my dog - he says women shouldn't own mastiffs'
A woman has told of her alarm after a man stalked her on her daily dog walk, telling her no woman should own a mastiff because it's a 'man's dog' – leaving her shocked and scared
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Terrified pet owner mauled by 'XL Bully' that 'broke out house' and attacked him
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT Terrifying footage caught the moment the ferocious big dog burst out of its owners' front door and attacked little Frenchie pup, Ralph
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Woman mauled to death by her neighbour's three shepherd dogs
The woman, who was 50, was attacked by three dogs at around midday in the village of Neochorouda - 10 miles (16km) northwest of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city
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Grim moment police forced to shoot pitbulls who left Iowa mom without legs
Bodycam footage from an officer shows the horrifying moment when law enforcement burst onto a horrifying scene - a mom being mauled by three large pitbulls
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Huge 12st, 4ft tall dog who needs a ramp to get in car looking for forever home
A 'gentle giant' dog is looking for his forever home, but his new owners will need to be understanding as he suffers with osteoarthritis and is overweight, so needs care
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American Bully XLs used as 'weapons' and 'protection' by 'criminal underworld'
MPs were warned of the practical difficulties of neutering tens of thousands of the big, powerful animals after the Prime Minister vowed to ban the breed linked to a string of lethal attacks
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Eight tell-tale symptoms of rabies in dogs and what to do if you spot the signs
Rabies is a deadly disease for dogs - and can be for humans too. Therefore, it’s vital to know what the symptoms of rabies are so you can get your dog checked up promptly
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Body of beloved dog 'found dumped in river' after disappearing while out on walk
Sapphire, who was known as "Saffi" to her heartbroken family, disappeared on August 20 while out for a walk in Footscray Meadows in Sidcup, south-east London
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Woman who died after being attacked by two dogs had Labrador as guest at wedding
Marie Stevens, 40, died after two vicious Rottweilers attacked her, biting her on the arms and legs, when she had tried to pet them in a park in Netherton, Liverpool
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Dog that mauled girl, 3, as she played outside pub was banned breed
A spokesperson from Merseyside Police confirmed on Monday that the dog which injured the little girl was a Pit Bull breed - one of the four banned breeds in the UK
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Family fights to stop dog being put down for biting sleeping toddler in face
A Denver family are battling to save the life of their beloved 10-year-old English setter, Watson. But after they turned him into the Denver Animal Shelter, the shelter claim they have the legal right to euthanise the dog.
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Boy, 5, torn apart by two killer pit bulls while he was walking back to his home
The five-year-old lad was returning home after spending a night at his grandma's in the South African village of Dyamala when two ferocious pit bulls attacked him and tore him apart
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Joe Biden ignored by Irish president's huge dog as it steals show on state visit
Joe Biden visited the home of Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina in Phoenix Park, Dublin. However, his Bernese Mountain dog Misneach refused to acknowledge the US President
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Girl, 6, mauled by pair of aggressive dogs after they jump over fence in attack
The Bull Arab is an Australian breed developed as working dogs for pig hunting which are known for being aggressive with a number of recorded attacks on humans and other dogs
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Woman raises 250-pound pet mastiff for two years – then realises it's not a dog
The family believed it was a Tibetan mastiff the entire time, but became suspicious when it kept growing - eventually weighing over 250 pounds and it even began walking on its hind legs