Scots dog owner savaged by new puppy and left with horror injuries - Scottish Daily Record
A Scots dog owner was left with horrific injuries to both of her legs after being attacked by her new puppy - just hours after bringing him home.
Dog rescue worker Julie Nevett shared images showing the owner's leg covered in huge bruises and bite marks just hours after picking up Thor on Tuesday, October 23.
Thor's owner, who has not been identified, was devastated when the 17-week-old German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix pooch turned on her just hours after taking him home.
Shocking images show purple and black bruises all the way up one leg and two puncture wounds in the flesh of the owner's left leg.
Thor also attacked her right leg, leaving her with painful looking bruises from the ankle and also another puncture mark in her flesh.
Dog rescue worker Julie Nevett shared the images on Facebook to blast Thor's alleged breeders, Fawnest Kennels, who are based in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway.
The owner handed the dog over to Julie after she previously rehomed Thor's brother when he also left similar injuries on his owner.
Sharing images of the horrific injuries on Facebook yesterday, Julie wrote: "I have never publicly named the breeder of any dog that has entered our rescue.
"Today I'm going to break that rule.
"This owner, just like the owner of Thor 1, who is here with me, thought they were buying a quality puppy from a reputable breeder.
"Thor 1 is with us because he caused injuries requiring medical treatment to a young child in the family.
"These are the photos of the injuries caused to Thor 2's owner along with the message 'I tried so hard I love him'.
"I feel dreadful for both owners, not only have they lost a significant amount of money and their puppy, they have quite serious injuries.
"Do not buy a 'pet' Malinois X German Shepherd from Fawnest Kennels.
"I b****y hope the breeders are suitably ashamed of themselves."
The post has received over 300 comments from social media users who were split with their opinions whether it was the breeder or the fault of inexperienced owners.
Lynne Dickson said: "This 'breeder' sold a German Shepherd pup to friends.
"It's now five-months-old and it'll be lucky to see one-years-old.
"Its spine and hips are riddled with problems, pup has also bitten them a few times too."
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Wayne Earl wrote: "Why the hell would they think those types of dogs are pets, it's beyond me.
"Serves them right for being so dumb, it's not down to the breeder, its down to the owners choosing the right dog and what they can handle.
"I hope the dog doesn't get put down."
Stickle Brix commented: "The breeder is the only one with the experience to make the decision about who should own a pup.
"Everyone saying the new owners should have researched needs to understand that the most diligent research will still not prepare you for the reality.
"The breeder should be more careful with where the pups go; it is 100% their responsibility.
"I feel very sorry for the owner pictured here."
Elzbieta Tarnowska added: "That's why before you buy any puppies from any breeder you should be familiar with his dog's way of rearing puppies and have a relationship with the breeder way before puppies are born or go to new homes.
"Poor puppies."
German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are typically trained for the police and the military, although it is not uncommon for them to be owned by families.
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