Bull terrier shook my dog like ragdoll

3:00pm Tuesday 12th June 2012 in News By Laura Smith

Teddy with owner Melanie Corstorphine’s father, Bill Teddy with owner Melanie Corstorphine’s father, Bill

A DANGEROUS dog left roaming around a popular beauty spot launched a savage attack on a much-loved pet.

Melanie Corstorphine was horrified when the stray dog sunk its teeth into Teddy, her 11-year-old Bichon Frise, as she walked him along the cliffs at Leigh.

Two men, who spotted the attack in Grand Parade, jumped out of their cars and repeatedly kicked the animal until it eventually let go.

Mrs Corstorphine, 52, of Grand Parade, said: “The dog came up and started having a little sniff, as dogs do, and then it suddenly launched on to Teddy’s neck, like when dogs get a toy and shake it. He was like a ragdoll.

“I thought he was going to die, especially when these guys couldn’t get him off at first. I was so grateful to them because they could have been hurt themselves.”

Teddy suffered two puncture wounds to his neck, and was taken to the vet where he received antibiotics and anti-inflammatories.

But Mrs Corstorphine, who works as a district nurse in the Rochford area, said it had left both of them badly shaken.

She said: “He hasn’t been the same since – he has been lying in corners and wants to be quiet.

“I don’t know if he will want to go out again, and I don’t know if I’ll want to either. I was sick about three times that night because of the shock.”

She wants to warn people about the dog, which was off the lead and appeared to have no owner.

She describes it as like a Staffordshire bull terrier, but with a longer nose. The dog was white and had brown or grey patches.

It was with another small dog, but this did not take part in the attack.

Mrs Corstorphine also wanted to thank the men who helped.

She added: “I phoned the police, who said it’s a good job I reported it because it could be a child next time. If it got hold of a kid it would be awful.”

An Essex Police spokeswoman confirmed the attack, which happened at about 10am on Bank Holiday Tuesday.

She said: “The informant was advised this would be a civil matter only. However, police officers visited them and took details to try to assist in establishing who the owner of the other dog was.”

Anyone with information should call Leigh police on 101.

Comments (17)

3:11pm Tue 12 Jun 12

cagedtiger says...

wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn!
wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn! cagedtiger

3:16pm Tue 12 Jun 12

mr_happy says...

cagedtiger wrote:
wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn!
It is the breed....

Find it and put it down. Then ban the breed....
[quote][p][bold]cagedtiger[/bold] wrote: wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn![/p][/quote]It is the breed.... Find it and put it down. Then ban the breed.... mr_happy

3:19pm Tue 12 Jun 12

cagedtiger says...

mr_happy wrote:
cagedtiger wrote:
wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn!
It is the breed....

Find it and put it down. Then ban the breed....
i have a staff myself it is in no way a violent or aggressive dog! its the most soppy thing, and i know loads of others the same
[quote][p][bold]mr_happy[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]cagedtiger[/bold] wrote: wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn![/p][/quote]It is the breed.... Find it and put it down. Then ban the breed....[/p][/quote]i have a staff myself it is in no way a violent or aggressive dog! its the most soppy thing, and i know loads of others the same cagedtiger

4:34pm Tue 12 Jun 12

MilesBond says...

I've seen this dog being pulled off another dog outside the Falcon pub in Southend. This was about 6-8 weeks ago as I was driving past. The owner (p*sshead) had the dog on a long lead and yanked it off as it grabbed the other dog round it's kneck.
I've seen this dog being pulled off another dog outside the Falcon pub in Southend. This was about 6-8 weeks ago as I was driving past. The owner (p*sshead) had the dog on a long lead and yanked it off as it grabbed the other dog round it's kneck. MilesBond

5:32pm Tue 12 Jun 12

muffindamule says...

This article has left me a little confused. First Mrs. Corstophine is quoted as saying
“I phoned the police, who said it’s a good job I reported it because it could be a child next time. If it got hold of a kid it would be awful.”

Then a police spokeswoman is quoted as saying “The informant was advised this would be a civil matter only".

Relying on possible civil action being taken is hardly conducive to preventing an attack on a child in the future is it ?
This article has left me a little confused. First Mrs. Corstophine is quoted as saying “I phoned the police, who said it’s a good job I reported it because it could be a child next time. If it got hold of a kid it would be awful.” Then a police spokeswoman is quoted as saying “The informant was advised this would be a civil matter only". Relying on possible civil action being taken is hardly conducive to preventing an attack on a child in the future is it ? muffindamule

5:38pm Tue 12 Jun 12

southendnan says...

cagedtiger wrote:
wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn!
well said cagedtiger. irresponsible owners are the problem, not the dogs.
[quote][p][bold]cagedtiger[/bold] wrote: wait for all the comments bad mouthing bull terriers, its not dog breeds that are the problem its the owners who don't look after them correctly or train them to fight, personally i don't think any dog should be in any public place without a lead, just like any person any dog can turn![/p][/quote]well said cagedtiger. irresponsible owners are the problem, not the dogs. southendnan

5:46pm Tue 12 Jun 12

The Soldier in White says...

MilesBond wrote:
I've seen this dog being pulled off another dog outside the Falcon pub in Southend. This was about 6-8 weeks ago as I was driving past. The owner (p*sshead) had the dog on a long lead and yanked it off as it grabbed the other dog round it's kneck.
Are you sure it was the same dog ? Teddy doesn't look all that ferocious to me and Bill Corstorphine hardly looks like a local at The Falcon !
[quote][p][bold]MilesBond[/bold] wrote: I've seen this dog being pulled off another dog outside the Falcon pub in Southend. This was about 6-8 weeks ago as I was driving past. The owner (p*sshead) had the dog on a long lead and yanked it off as it grabbed the other dog round it's kneck.[/p][/quote]Are you sure it was the same dog ? Teddy doesn't look all that ferocious to me and Bill Corstorphine hardly looks like a local at The Falcon ! The Soldier in White

6:40pm Tue 12 Jun 12

mr fandango says...

funny i find in my experiance of haveing had two staffies that ts normally these smaller dog breeds that are normally the most aggresive ,my present staffie has been bitten twice ,once by a snappy jack russel "off its lead" ,once by believe it or not a bichon frise ..i only wish mine would defend himself so dont tar all staffies with the same brush ,thing is when mine does finally defend himself itl be yet again more staffie bashing from people wont it !!
oh and i forgot to add the lovely lab that forced its weight on top of my dogs back legs tearing hes right rear ligament ,but hey thats a labradore great dogs a dont hear a bad word about them for some reason do you !!!
funny i find in my experiance of haveing had two staffies that ts normally these smaller dog breeds that are normally the most aggresive ,my present staffie has been bitten twice ,once by a snappy jack russel "off its lead" ,once by believe it or not a bichon frise ..i only wish mine would defend himself so dont tar all staffies with the same brush ,thing is when mine does finally defend himself itl be yet again more staffie bashing from people wont it !! oh and i forgot to add the lovely lab that forced its weight on top of my dogs back legs tearing hes right rear ligament ,but hey thats a labradore great dogs a dont hear a bad word about them for some reason do you !!! mr fandango

8:48pm Tue 12 Jun 12

Terry2says says...

We have been brought up with the bull breeds as grandad was a register breeder from 1946 until he died in 2010. We had a staffordshire bull terrier from 1951 until 1965 and again from 1972 until 1987 when the breed was very very expensive a very few real breeders. We then bred Bull Mastiffs until 2007 and now the British bulldog. Now staffs are interbred and so are many of the owners to let them attack other dogs, they hang them on tree branches to wind them up. Its not the dog breed its the mongrels that wind them up and get them to do this. A good staff will get on with any dog and any kid. Its the imbosil owners. You can buy a staff for as little as 50 poxxxy quid anywhere.. Instead of putting the staffs down, put the owners down.
We have been brought up with the bull breeds as grandad was a register breeder from 1946 until he died in 2010. We had a staffordshire bull terrier from 1951 until 1965 and again from 1972 until 1987 when the breed was very very expensive a very few real breeders. We then bred Bull Mastiffs until 2007 and now the British bulldog. Now staffs are interbred and so are many of the owners to let them attack other dogs, they hang them on tree branches to wind them up. Its not the dog breed its the mongrels that wind them up and get them to do this. A good staff will get on with any dog and any kid. Its the imbosil owners. You can buy a staff for as little as 50 poxxxy quid anywhere.. Instead of putting the staffs down, put the owners down. Terry2says

9:43pm Tue 12 Jun 12

daisy1234 says...

WELL SAID Terry2says, a sensible comment.
WELL SAID Terry2says, a sensible comment. daisy1234

10:16pm Tue 12 Jun 12

Rochford Mum says...

So sad to hear about Teddy, he is such a lovely dog who plays with my Bichon Frise, Snowy, when in Rochford. I wish him a speedy recovery and hope that he gets back to his old self again so we can see him and Mel back in Rochford.
So sad to hear about Teddy, he is such a lovely dog who plays with my Bichon Frise, Snowy, when in Rochford. I wish him a speedy recovery and hope that he gets back to his old self again so we can see him and Mel back in Rochford. Rochford Mum

3:24am Wed 13 Jun 12

addenough says...

ragdoll,,,,,,,,,,,th
ats a cat aint it
ragdoll,,,,,,,,,,,th ats a cat aint it addenough

9:49am Wed 13 Jun 12

Jesslca says...

Teddy always barks at my dog from his balcony
Teddy always barks at my dog from his balcony Jesslca

4:56pm Wed 13 Jun 12

mr_happy says...

I dont know why people have dogs. They are a pain in the rear end. My partners family have a dog. It is older now, and a consant worry. It has special food, you can,t leave it at home, but you can't leave it in the car. It can't come with us because it cannot wallk far now. Yes , they are cute and fun when they are young, but all this hastle comes later.
I dont know why people have dogs. They are a pain in the rear end. My partners family have a dog. It is older now, and a consant worry. It has special food, you can,t leave it at home, but you can't leave it in the car. It can't come with us because it cannot wallk far now. Yes , they are cute and fun when they are young, but all this hastle comes later. mr_happy

4:58pm Wed 13 Jun 12

The Soldier in White says...

mr_happy wrote:
I dont know why people have dogs. They are a pain in the rear end. My partners family have a dog. It is older now, and a consant worry. It has special food, you can,t leave it at home, but you can't leave it in the car. It can't come with us because it cannot wallk far now. Yes , they are cute and fun when they are young, but all this hastle comes later.
Not to mention the smell !
[quote][p][bold]mr_happy[/bold] wrote: I dont know why people have dogs. They are a pain in the rear end. My partners family have a dog. It is older now, and a consant worry. It has special food, you can,t leave it at home, but you can't leave it in the car. It can't come with us because it cannot wallk far now. Yes , they are cute and fun when they are young, but all this hastle comes later.[/p][/quote]Not to mention the smell ! The Soldier in White

11:10pm Wed 13 Jun 12

mr_happy says...

And who in their right mind would want to pick up a bag of hot dog p00 after the mutt as done the deed. That is those who do bother....
And who in their right mind would want to pick up a bag of hot dog p00 after the mutt as done the deed. That is those who do bother.... mr_happy

7:17pm Fri 15 Jun 12

Ivanna Goodhump says...

Buy a tazer that shoots out prongs via the internet. Any dog attacking yours whilst out just zap it until it dies or gives up.
Buy a tazer that shoots out prongs via the internet. Any dog attacking yours whilst out just zap it until it dies or gives up. Ivanna Goodhump

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