I would be making sure that your dog does not go ANYWHERE near sheep and if there are lambs or the sheep are pregnant dogs shouldn't be near them anyway. the sheep) was in immediate danger and that your actions were reasonable under the circumstances. Just being in the same field as a herd of sheep is enough for dozens of them to drop down dead. And while I've seen some young dogs that developed into fine sheepdogs "go nuts" on their first encounter with stock, I've also seen many who went right to … A dog does not have to touch a sheep to kill it. Wandering dogs are the key Most dogs that kill sheep don't have a mark on them. The tendency to do that doesn't mean that the dog has any stock working instinct. There are highly stressed animals. Dog bites can cause death in sheep or … Dogs chasing ewes and lambs can cause mis-mothering issues, with lambs dying from starvation or hypothermia when they become separated from their mother and fail to find her again. My only point is lots of dogs in lots of breeds have strong prey drive and will chase and attack and kill prey animals, including livestock, if given the opportunity. It kills me to do it every single time but there are instances where it's the only option. Sure, some people will say, "Why not catch them and take them to the shelter?" Sheep fleeing from dogs are often killed or seriously injured by their panicked attempts to escape, causing untold damage to fences and field boundaries in the process. Check the collar (if they have one - most don't), as blood stains can be seen in the leather. Dogs are counted as property so shooting a dog could trigger a criminal damage charge. Because if its a farmer and he finds out he can, legally shoot your dog if he sees it in the field with the sheep, especially now a lamb has been killed. And in another incident in Co. Meath, a farmer shot dead two dogs which had killed six of his sheep and injured two more. In order for a shooting to be legal, you would have to show that you acted in the belief that your property (i.e. I have paid fines for the dog being on property without owner consent poubd fees, he contracted Kennel Cough at the pound, a further fine for the same thing, whenthe dog was actually … This is because after their bit of fun, they regularly go and have a swim and cool off. Keep dogs on a lead - enjoy recreational activities but avoid rambling in fields or lands where sheep are. I invite them to come attempt to catch a strange dog, often dumped by uncaring owners, often packed up with other strays, that is intent on killing and maiming … And I have shot and killed dogs that were in my pasture harassing/killing my stock. I had no objection to paying but required proof that my dog did in fact do what they claim.

#2 PoisonGirl, Jan 31, 2010 My dog has been accused of killing sheep and the owner wanted me topay for medical expenses shearing etc. Garda inspector James White commented: “If your dog goes and attacks animals on someone’s land, you could be held liable for damages and face prosecution.