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December 18, 2007

AUSTRALIA – Two Queensland pet pooches proved that they really are man’s best friend after rescuing a drowning toddler from a local dam.

Officials said that the toddler wandered about 300 yards from his home in Andergrove before falling into a dam.

The family dogs, a Rottweiler cross and a Staffordshire bull terrier, which are often stereotyped as aggressive breeds, are believed to have followed the little boy to the dam before dragging him out of the water onto an embankment.

Police found the dogs lying next to the toddler, who suffered some scratches and cuts, believed to be inflicted during the rescue. Drag marks alongside the dam show where the dogs pulled the boy from the water.

The boy was taken to a local hospital where he was released in good health.

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EddieWayne
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Good dogie, good dogie.
 
George H.
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What great dogs! Heartwarming story.
 
anita M.
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The dogs are heroes. This story should be in all papers. Maybe towns would not ban the breeds if they read the story!
 
Cory3
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Lucky boy. Thank goodness for the dogs. Very smart. They are heros.
 
lruder
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The boy was lucky to have the dogs with him. True heroes!
 
Joelle T.
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wow! That's an amazing story!
 
taishan
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What wonderful dogs!
 
oldmaidcatwoman
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Nice job guys!
 
charleshjr
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A good story about the relationship between dog and human, and also about dogs that everyone deems as bad
 
HomePro
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Amazing story...amazing dogs!
 
Terry F.
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It is pretty ironic that they are both considered 'aggressive' breeds in the U.S. and here they save this little toddler.
 
Jodi S.
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And we keep trying to ban these breeds in the US? It just goes to show that it's not the breed causing aggressive behaviour; it's socialization and training more than any natural proclivity.

This toddler was blessed to have two such loyal protectors!
 
Jessica T.
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What a perfect way to say it. These dogs can be a real blessing to families, and there have been numerous stories of dogs like these protecting the humans they love.
 
Michele C.
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Absolutely - I bet the parents were pretty thankful
 
Liann L.
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These "aggressive" breeds typically make the best baby-sitters. Chalk up another win for the pooches!
 
karen b.
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they are true heros, goes to show those breeds arent all that bad
 
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Michaelyn
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Good news!
 
ahb
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Praise God this little one was saved! Bravo to the dogs!!!
 
illbewaitingpet
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Wow two bully breeds doing good deeds!
 
John H.
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Gotta love this one!!!!!
 
Melody L.
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Another one for the bully breeds!!!
 
Missy M.
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Its great when you see happy endings.
 
Dorothy H.
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And this is a breed that supposed to be SOOOO bad. Nice story.
 
piper33
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A dog can be your best friend and will never let you down he will always be there for you , Thank God the dogs were keeping a protective eye on the child .
 
AMY C.
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THIS STORY BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES. IT IS GREAT TO SEE SOME POSITIVE NEWS ABOUT "AGGRESSIVE" DOG BREEDS. WHAT A LUCKY FAMILY.
 
Tanya b.
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This is so amazing. This boy was so lucky these two dogs were able to save him. What a great story!
 
loosey
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Very lucky toddler!!! Hope the parents appreciate the dogs!!!
 
SandyReedy
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These dogs are real heroes. Who knows what instinct drives them to this kind of rescue? I hope the family served up a helping of steak to the two heroes!
 
Judy S.
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These 2 dogs are heroes. They stayed with the toddler till help came. I hope they got a special treat.
 
Karen B.
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It goes to show that these breeds are good dogs. It just depends on how they are raised.
 
Catherine T.
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Heroes! This is great! And look at the breeds too--ha!
 
Connie G.
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Wow how great are these dogs. Dogs really are so smart and for them to stay right by the child is amazing.
 
Sue R.
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YEAH!!!!!! This is what we need to balance out the negative publicity of so called aggressive breeds of dogs. What great dogs this guy has and how brave they were to rescue this child and stay with him. The spirit of dogs and their compassion are so amazing.
 
Kindra H.
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Gee - guess stereotyping breeds is not a good idea huh? Congrats to the dogs for being true heroes and for proving that breed does not make a bad dog.
 
kristie n.
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wow goes to show us how smart dogs are-great!!
 
Jeanie F.
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How wonderful that these dogs were with this child. Animals are much smarter than most people give them credit for. At least two beings were smart enough to know a toddler needed watching.
 
Mary G.
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Not only did the dogs rescue the little boy, but they stayed by his side until help arrived. The boy's parents owe his life to these two pooches. However, one has to ask why a young child was wandering around unattended.
 
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good job the family is so lucky
 
Lynn C.
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That little boy's parent's (not to mention the child himself) are so very fortunate that they have two wonderful dogs, who saw a bad situation, and did something about it. I can't help but wonder how the toddler ended up outside by himself with a dam nearby??
 
Phyllis32
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Great dogs! Bet they have a good home forever now.
 
Ashlee S.
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The family is so lucky!!! Good job pups!!!!!
 
Natalie
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This is yet another story of the correct impulses and heroic behavior of animals.
 
Lana S.
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WOW! Thank goodness they had the dogs! They should be eating steak for the rest of their lives! With veggies of course!
 
Jill6Johnson
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Good for the rescue.....but where were the adults?
 
mitchello2005
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cool dogs
 
Yet another example of how humans effect animal behavior more than genetics. It sounds like that family raised those dogs well and provided them a good life, and they returned the favor.
 
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Awesome good doggies.
 
Louise P.
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That just proves that dogs who people think are inherently mean are not. It only depends on the owners. These dogs are heros for saving the toddler and deserve a metal and lots of treats!! I would be very proud of them if I was their owner.
 
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Where were this child's parents? Thank God these dogs followed him to the dam. It is amazing that they were able to pull him from the water. These dogs are real heros.
 
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What an amazing story.
 
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remarkbable story- I hope they both got a nice juicy steak
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