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| Baby injured in attack by terrier | Baby injured in attack by terrier |
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| A baby boy has been treated for facial injuries in Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill after he was attacked by the family pet. | A baby boy has been treated for facial injuries in Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill after he was attacked by the family pet. |
| The 11-month-old child was bitten by a Staffordshire bull terrier on Sunday in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. | The 11-month-old child was bitten by a Staffordshire bull terrier on Sunday in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. |
| Police said the baby was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley before being transferred to Yorkhill. | Police said the baby was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley before being transferred to Yorkhill. |
| A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said the dog was taken to a vet where it was "humanely destroyed". | A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said the dog was taken to a vet where it was "humanely destroyed". |
| 'Nanny dogs' | |
| Doreen Graham, spokeswoman for the Scottish SPCA, said it was an unusual case as Staffordshire Bull Terriers were known for being good natured with children. | |
| "Hence their nickname, nanny dogs," she said. "It's a tragic case but in the main Staffies have a very good reputation with children. | |
| "We have seen a spate of attacks where specific breeds have been highlighted in the press. | |
| "I am sure there are other attacks which are happening which are not highlighted and there could be a tendency to demonise certain breeds and I would suggest that that's wrong." | |
| The incident happened at about 1700 BST in Divernia Way. | The incident happened at about 1700 BST in Divernia Way. |
| It is believed the boy was discharged on Monday. | It is believed the boy was discharged on Monday. |