A BABY is in a serious condition after it was mauled at home by a "loving" Cane Corso X.
The horror hound turned on the 10-month-old in Barnsley on Tuesday when he started crying.
The baby boy was rushed to hospital and required surgery after the terrifying attacked.
The dog is described as “loving and affectionate” – and had no previous signs of aggression.
South Yorkshire Police said: “The incident was out of character for the dog, who has no previous history of aggression, and no reports of community concerns had been made to the police.
"The owner of the dog described him as being ‘pleasant’ and ‘affectionate’ with children.”
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Dog legislation officer PC Paul Jameson said: “We were called at 7:42am to a property in Hoyland, following a young child being attacked and bitten by a family dog.
"Our early enquiries with the family highlighted that the dog was not previously reported to be of an aggressive nature, and this was a family who took precautions and are responsible owners.
“An incident like this is a stark reminder that regardless of a dog’s nature, or previous interactions with children, other dogs and people, they are animals and their innate instinct to protect themselves which can result in serious injuries and sometimes fatality.”
The family said the dog had been stressed due to the sound of fireworks in recent days.
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They are now urging dog owners to be aware of any change in their pet’s behaviour.
PC Jameson added: “If you know your dog does not accept people knocking at the door, put up a sign ahead of Halloween to stop people knocking.
"If your dog becomes unsettled when fireworks are set off, walk your dog in daylight hours, close the windows and draw your curtains to help muffle the sound and put the radio or TV on.
“Leave toys in the area your dog associates with feeling calm and safe. If you’re hosting a celebration, follow the tips on our leaflet to keep everyone in your home safe.”
The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff.
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