Uncle, Grandmother in Custody After Toddler's Dog Attack Death

[Boudica the Lyoness]

52. We have two Australian Shepherds.

We also have cattle and horses. I could never train one of my Aussies maul a human or another animal to death. I'm sure if they were abused they would cower and hide, not try to kill other dogs, horses, cows cat and humans, like pit bulls do. Our Aussies do not have the instinct to grip and not let go.

Our pup hasn't worked cattle yet, but our older one is a natural. It's amazing how she figured it out. It came natural to her. There are horse breeds known for being hot blooded and even different breeds of cattle have different temperaments.

I worry about people who think they can change an animals instincts by 'training' or just showing it love. I wonder why, with all the wonderful dogs breeds in the country, why do people want a dog breed that was created by man, to fight to the death and was never meant to be a pet or to even do an honest days work.