[paul51]

This is a sad story, but as with virtually all of these stories the real issue is a dog or dogs not under the control of the owner.

I had a golden retriever for about 14 yrs. she was often not under my control. never killed or even hurt anybody.

[wardaddy]

I did see a Golden bite someone once and I think some folks have been bit seriously...though rare.

Goldens are like 70s granola cereal commericals...running thru a sunny meadow with locks glistening and kids squealing and young parents all beaming....chasing a floating frisbee with a big dog grin...that sort of thing

but some of us like guard dogs and like any other dog nowadays unless one lives truly remote...rare in middle TN where I live...then you have to fence or put your dog on a lead or run or in the house or with you...doesn’t matter what sort even though your point is accurate that some dogs can do more damage

[brytlea]

So? If she had bitten someone (and believe me there are goldens who will bite) would you then say all goldens should be killed?
And if she was not under your control often you are not a responsible owner. And by under your control I mean either on a leash, or on your property.