[westendlass]

I understand the horror when a child is attacked / killed by a family dog and cannot understand anyone having a dog is that has the potential to kill or maim anyone, especially the large breeds, anywhere near children. Having said that, we have a large bull terrier cross that came from a rehoming centre who's only ever shown gentleness in the three years we've had him but I would never have chosen a dog like him when my kids were young. But I think you are being very harsh in saying the loss of a child in these circumstances is not enough punishment, the parents must be mortified, I can't imagine anything worse on your conscience for the rest of your life.