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BLAENYMAES: ‘He was the light of our lives’ — beloved chihuahua Hugo killed in garden attack on Eagles Place
A Swansea family is grieving the loss of their beloved eight-year-old chihuahua after he was fatally attacked by another dog in the garden of their own home – in an incident that has left neighbours shaken and sparked calls for tougher action on dangerous dogs.
Hugo, who had been due to serve as ring bearer at his owners’ wedding, was killed on Thursday 23 April at the family’s address on Eagles Place in Blaenymaes. Hugo’s dad had returned home from work and let him outside into their private garden as normal, when he discovered a large bulldog-type dog already on the property. The attack happened within minutes.
Hugo on adventures in the Brecon Beacons (left) and at the summit of Pen y Fan (right). Images: Hugo’s familyHugo’s mam said the family was struggling to come to terms with what happened. “He was a bundle of joy. Not your average chihuahua. He was the light of our lives,” she said. “He absolutely loved adventures – hiking a lot of the Brecon Beacons and mid and south Wales, joining us on bike rides, beach days, you name it. He will be sorely missed by his two St Bernard best friends Herbie and Missy.”
Hugo with his St Bernard best friends Herbie and Missy on a beach day out. Images: Hugo’s familyShe paid tribute to the neighbours and her father who helped her partner in the immediate aftermath. “My partner is shaking and traumatised from witnessing it all,” she said. “I want to include my sincere thank you to my neighbours and father that day who helped my distraught partner, kept others safe on the street and communicated with the police further. I cannot thank them enough for their support.”
Hugo had become a much-loved figure in the local community, joining his owners at the annual Christmas Parade each year and going everywhere with his mam. The couple had been making plans to take him travelling across Europe, and he was set to play a starring role at their wedding as ring bearer – which had been planned around him and their other family dogs.
Hugo in his Santa costume at the annual Christmas Parade (left) and riding in style on a bike adventure (right). Images: Hugo’s familySouth Wales Police confirmed they attended the scene and later executed a warrant, seizing the offending dog under the Dangerous Dogs Act. An investigation is now underway to establish any criminal liability. A police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the victim dog following this traumatic experience for them.”
Hugo’s mam said the person who came to collect the attacking dog did not claim ownership, saying it belonged to a family member who was unaware it had been out roaming. “The dog was loose and my poor partner had to search for the owner,” she said.
She said she had been raising concerns about the address the dog came from with both the police and the council, but felt action had been too slow. “The address the dog came from has heavy activity which I’ve reported to the police and council,” she said. “I have been emailing our housing officer and received unsatisfactory replies, some limited to ‘thank you for the email’ regarding serious matters. I find this disgusting.”
She confirmed she intended to take the matter further once she had recovered from the immediate trauma. “I am going to be following it up with MPs to call for tighter restrictions and harsher punishments for those unable to control their dogs,” she said. “The council need to have swifter action. He should have been able to be safe and free within his own private property.”
Multiple neighbours had to come outside to help her partner bring the situation under control on the day of the attack. The owner raised concerns that the attacking dog had entered neighbouring properties before reaching their garden, and said the incident had heightened fears in the community. “There are children, infants and other pets on the street,” she said. “I am deeply concerned about the safety of other pets and children in the area if dogs are able to roam and access private properties in this way.”
South Wales Police are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact South Wales Police by calling 101.
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Our previous coverage of community safety concerns in the Blaenymaes area. -
CRUFTS: Best in Show winner on list of 67 dog breeds campaigners claim could be ‘banned’ – but is your dog really at risk?
A four-year-old Clumber Spaniel named Bruin was crowned Best in Show at the world’s most famous dog show on Sunday, but the victory has been overshadowed by a fierce debate over the future of dozens of Britain’s most popular breeds.
Campaigners have warned that 67 breeds — including family favourites like the West Highland White Terrier, the Shih Tzu, the King Charles Spaniel, and even the late Queen’s beloved Corgis — could be effectively banned under new breeding guidelines.
However, animal welfare experts and academics have hit back, arguing the claims are a misinterpretation of a new voluntary scheme designed to improve the health of dogs, not to ban them.
What is the debate about?
The controversy centres on the new Innate Health Assessment (IHA), a 10-point visual checklist developed by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW).
The tool is designed to help breeders avoid using dogs with ‘extreme conformations’ — physical features that cause health problems, such as very flat faces, excessively short legs, or skin folds.
Under the voluntary guidelines, a dog would ‘fail’ the assessment if it has three or more of these extreme features. Campaigners have claimed that if the tool becomes law, it would lead to a ban on breeding the 67 breeds they have identified.
What do the experts say?
Experts from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the RSPCA, who support the new assessment tool, have stressed that no ban is being proposed.
They argue the aim is to encourage healthier breeding practices over time, for example by mating pugs with slightly less squashed faces or dachshunds with longer legs.
Professor Dan O’Neill of the RVC told the i newspaper that only 10 of the 225 Kennel Club recognised breeds would be at high risk of failing the assessment, as they are the most likely to have multiple extreme features.
The full list: Is your dog’s breed at risk?
Here is the full list of 67 breeds cited by campaigners, with an explanation of their actual risk level under the proposed new welfare assessment.
High Risk: The 10 breeds at risk of failing
These breeds are most at risk because they often have three or more of the extreme features the assessment looks for, such as a combination of a flat face, short legs, skin folds, or a very short tail.
French BulldogDogue de BordeauxBasset HoundBoston TerrierBrussels GriffonEnglish BulldogPekingeseShih TzuJapanese ChinPug- Basset Hound
(short legs, droopy eyelids, skin folds) - Boston Terrier
(flat face, short tail) - Brussels Griffon
(flat face) - Bulldog
(flat face, skin folds, short tail) - Dogue de Bordeaux
(flat face, skin folds) - French Bulldog
(flat face, short tail, short legs) - Japanese Chin
(flat face) - Pekingese
(flat face, short legs) - Pug
(flat face, skin folds, short tail) - Shih Tzu
(flat face, short legs)
Low/No Risk: The 57 breeds that would pass
These breeds are on the campaigners’ list because they may have one or two of the extreme features, but not the three required to fail the assessment. They are not at risk of being ‘banned’.
The Dachshund — on the list due to its short legs, but not considered high risk under the proposed welfare assessment.The Pembroke Welsh Corgi — the late Queen’s beloved breed features on the list due to its short legs, but experts say it is not among the highest-risk breeds.Short-legged breeds (but otherwise healthy):
- Basset Bleu de Gascogne
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Cairn Terrier
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- Cesky Terrier
- Dachshund
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Glen of Imaal Terrier
- Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Lancashire Heeler
- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwich Terrier
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Scottish Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Skye Terrier
- Sussex Spaniel
- Swedish Vallhund
- West Highland White Terrier
Breeds with potential for a single issue (e.g. skin folds, droopy eyes, or a short muzzle, but not multiple issues):
- Affenpinscher
- American Cocker Spaniel
- Bloodhound
- Boxer
- Bracco Italiano
- Brittany
- Bullmastiff
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Chihuahua
- Chow Chow
- Clumber Spaniel (this year’s Crufts winner)
- King Charles Spaniel
- Lhasa Apso
- Mastiff
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Newfoundland
- Schipperke
- Shar Pei
- St Bernard
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Tibetan Mastiff
Merle-coloured breeds (a colour pattern, not a conformation issue that would cause a fail on its own):
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Australian Shepherd
- Beauceron
- Bergamasco
- Border Collie
- Great Dane
- Mudi
- Old English Sheepdog
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- Pyrenean Mastiff
- Pyrenean Shepherd
- Rough Collie
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Smooth Collie
- Spanish Water Dog
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Local shelters hope a Welsh day of love brings new beginnings for abandoned animals.Llandysul man admits part in illegal dog‑breeding racket
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Officials step in after serious welfare allegations surface at a well‑known centre.More pet stories
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RSPCA calls for dog control reform - with XL bully ban ‘failing’ to protect public
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XL Bully ‘found tied up and set on fire’ ahead of ban | The Independent
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⚡️ Woman attacked by three dogs, including a banned Pitbull Terrier. Incident filmed and shared on social media. Owner's intervention led to further attack. Victim emphasizes the need for stricter regulations, including dog licenses and training requirements. Following recent death, Prime Minister considering a ban on the breed. #DangerousDogsAct #PublicSafety https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1921680/articles/193427697/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Outrage after two dogs executed by police
There is another demo called by Animal Rising at 8PM today at Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2JL, to honour the lives of these dogs and hold the Met Police accountable.[ID: A dog looks into the camera, there is a man behind with a sign saying 'FIRST OUR DOGS THEN OUR SONS WE DON'T WANT POLICE WITH G
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2023/05/11/outrage-after-two-dogs-executed-by-police/
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