Bite attack in front of house

Wolfhound killed dog and injured girl

The Czech wolfhound is tied to an umbrella stand with a long leash, but it can tip over.

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A ten-year-old girl from Bad Ischl was walking past her neighbor's house with her little Chihuahua dog "Tiffany". Suddenly a Czech wolfhound jumped out from there, pounced on "Tiffany" and mauled her. The girl who tried to save her dog was also bitten and had to be treated in hospital.

These were dramatic scenes that took place a week ago in Bad Ischl and became public on Wednesday. "Our daughter came home covered in blood and in shock," said the girl's mother.

The ten-year-old had gone for a walk in the street with her Chihuahua dog "Tiffany" and a friend, who also had a small dog with her, at around 4.20 pm on October 9th. As they both passed a neighbor's house, their Czech wolfhound suddenly jumped out from the unfenced property and attacked the Chihuahua.

While the other child fled with his dog, the ten-year-old tried to protect her "Tiffany" - unfortunately to no avail. The rampaging wolfhound bit hard several times. The Chihuahua dog, weighing just 3.5 kilos, suffered fatal injuries. The schoolgirl desperately tried to defend herself with all her strength, but was bitten on the left ring finger and bled profusely.

"Tiffany" did not survive the attack by the wolfhound.

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Owners hit the wolfhound
The owners of the wolfhound rushed to help the injured ten-year-old and had to use force to somehow subdue the four-legged friend. "Only when they hit the dog did it let go," said the mother. The child fled home.

The dog "Tiffany" was immediately taken to a vet, who was unfortunately only able to determine her death. The mother transported her bloodied daughter to hospital, where the injury could be treated. "She was x-rayed, luckily nothing was broken. Her wound was cleaned and disinfected."

The girl was given a splint, which she is still wearing. "But the worst thing is the emotional pain," says the mother. The ten-year-old is inconsolable over the loss of her dog and immediately bursts into tears every time she thinks of "Tiffany". She also no longer dares to walk past the neighbor's house: "She is terrified." The parents hope that the wolfhound will now go away.

The Czech wolfhound was only tied to an umbrella stand with a long lead.

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From torturous breeding
"We were contacted by the girl's completely distraught mother after the incident. Because 'Tiffany' came from an official confiscation of 55 dogs and cats from a breeder in Gilgenberg in February 2023, all of which were housed at Pfotenhilfehof," says Jürgen Stadler from Pfotenhilfe Lochen. 

Tied to an umbrella stand
The animal welfare organization was sent photos and videos showing that the neighbouring dog was being kept illegally tethered in the unfenced garden - on an umbrella stand with a half-base that could easily tip over. "This situation has not changed even after the terrible incident, because the photos are from the day after," says Stadler. 

The three-year-old Chihuahua dog "Tiffany" was mauled by the neighbor's dog.

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The girl's family filed a complaint with the police for negligent bodily harm. As the owner (according to the placement contract) of the Chihuahua, Pfotenhilfe also wants to press charges for cruelty to animals. "Such a terrible attitude - the dog is also repeatedly locked on the balcony - loveless, lonely, without activity and exercise leads to great frustration and corresponding actions. Unfortunately, he is also a victim of humans."