Good news indeed C. Still sad it happened, I do wish folks would realize that some dogs just don't belong in a city setting. I am a lover of dogs, all breeds and truly believe the adage that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners. I'd bet that given the right setting this Rott would be a great dog. Last year my 80 year old father was bitten by a very large Rott, it is a country, out in the boondocks dog, not aggressive yet very attentive. The owner lives alone in an area where the nearest neighbor is a 15 minute drive away. The dog is his companion and protector. What happened is quite natural, see my father has alzheimers, he was busy picking cockleburs out of the dogs hair, the dog growled once, Papy was told to stop. A coupla minutes later he decided to do it again, buddy and owner were digging something out and their back was too them. As the old saying goes, "I done told you once"! Many stitches later all is well. Dog has a look on his face of I did something wrong, don't know what but I'm sorry.
Another example, my youngest daughter thought she was being cute, she decided to tease my dog with his bone, she was shaking it in her mouth, face to face, he growled once, she thought it was funny, right up to when he took the bone back. Results? Stitches and a new found respect for dogs.
Why the long post? I'd hate to see anyone blame the dog for doing what is natural, it comes down to irresponible action on the owner and not placing fault on the animal.
Again Conrad, so so so happy to hear Bosco is on the road to recovery.
Chet