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http://kidshealth.org/research/risk_dog_bites.html
Last year in the U.S. nearly 100 children were mauled to death by dogs. Most cases involved the mastif type dogs, usually Rottweilers and Pit Bulls. Many that survived the attacks were scarred, both physically and emotionally for life...
There is no way I would leave my baby/toddler with anyone who owns a dog. I would be terrified of my child either startling the dog, or the dog being jealous & the possibility of it lashing out with it's paws or biting!
You can never be too careful with dogs or cats - no matter how well trained & loved they are.
I agree ~ you never can tell. You are being very responsible.
I haven't known anyone have bad experiences with dogs & children but I do know of a woman who had a dog for years ~ a very loving & affectionate animal who instead of kissing her one day took a big chunk out of her face.
No, you are not being over protective ~ you are just being a responsible parent.
It's not worth the risk, & your relatives should understand this. If they don't then there isn't really anything you can do..but at least you have a clear conscience with regards to little OBonio. That is far more precious!