According to a report from a U.S. media outlet on August 7th， a tragic incident occurred in Florida where a five-month-old infant boy， Carter， was fatally attacked by a mixed-breed dog， a Great Dane-Husky cross weighing nearly 130 pounds (approximately 59 kilograms).
The incident took place when the baby’s parents were out celebrating a birthday. The infant was being cared for by his great-grandmother and great-aunt. He was reportedly taken to a bedroom to be soothed as he was crying persistently.
after the baby stopped crying， the two caregivers left the room to make tea in the kitchen. It was during this brief absence that the fatal attack occurred. Upon returning to the bedroom， they discovered the door ajar and rushed in to find the family’s mixed-breed dog sitting next to the blood-covered infant， indicating it was the perpetrator.
The infant’s parents rushed home upon hearing the devastating news and immediately transported their child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Sadly， the baby succumbed to his severe injuries.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office stated that an investigation is ongoing to determine how the dog gained access to the bedroom. Initial findings suggest it was not an intentional act of opening the door by a person， and it is possible the dog nudged the door open itself or that the door was not fully latched.
The dog involved in the incident has been impounded by authorities. The family has a ten-day window to appeal any decision regarding the dog’s euthanasia.
Information about the breed indicates that Great Dane-Husky mixes inherit the large size of the Great Dane， with adult dogs typically weighing between 50-70 kilograms and standing over 70 centimeters tall. These mixed-breed dogs generally possess a friendly and gentle disposition， often being amiable towards family members and strangers， and rarely initiating attacks on humans.
However， as with any animal， there can be exceptions. Experts advise that when infants or young children are present in the home， the activity range of large-breed dogs should be strictly managed， and doors and enclosures should be secured to prevent potential risks.
