Most people who get bitten in the face by dogs are not in the dogs "pack". When dogs love and respect the family members, serious biting behavior should be nil (and I can't speak to when a dog is sick). Dogs recognize when a family member is frail or infirm or an infant. They recognize other animals as members of their "pack". When dogs are well adjusted family members, they can be trusted. However, I must say that as a dog owner it rests upon you to foster the relationship of that dog within your family. In my home, I have no doubt that my dogs recognize myself and other family members as the alphas. What this means is that they respect our home, our personal items and our food. Having said all of the above, I must once again state that all responsibility rests with the dog owner to know their pet(s). I would never let a stranger hug my dogs around the neck or put their faces close to my dogs faces, those are things we do only with our dogs, without worry, as pack leaders.

Same here! I trust and love dogs, but as a little kid I got a bite on my face from a sweet dog who did not bite anyone before or after.... Probably there is an explanation, my behaviour might have been threatening towards the dog, I don't know. But I'd say - not the face please.

Dogs only bite when they are trapped or threatened and I seriously doubt this dog would bite even if provoked. This family has many animals and that doesn’t happen by accident, you have to know your animals. They don’t seem like the kind of people that would raise a mean , neglected dog just to show off to their friends.

From the time my dogs were puppies to adult dogs, I would always put my face in their dog food bowl right next to them. It really worked for us, because babies love to put their little faces right next to a dog when they are eating. Never once had any problems with any of my dogs biting or even growling at my my kids. So for me it’s not a problem when I see a dogs face so close to a babies face. I had a big German Shepherd with my first born and she would lay right next to the baby, very protective.

I thought the same. The pictures are lovely and you are right to be concerned. Protect all living things.

My thought too, but they are keeping a close eye on them any way which is good. I think part of it depends on the dog and if you know how they react to stress, which unfortunately people tend to not do and dismiss. My parents have two dogs, we know how they react. Even though both love babies and kids, only one is allowed to cuddle.

I am 74, I have had dogs faces in mine since I can remember. Never been bit, but I also have a grate immune system. I credit that to not worrying about every little thing while I was outside playing

Yes. The kid can poke her eye or go for her teeth. Dogs feel threatened if dome one grabs them by throat. You never know. Plus their impulse reactions are very fast.

I agree 100%

I think you might be a bit tainted by your personal experience there. Is there a possibility of a bite? Of course, but damn near everything in life caries some sort of possibility of danger, and that's okay. That's part of what life is about. The best we can do is to try to be as objective as possible about the dangers as much as possible. I guarantee this child will appreciate that the chance was taken.

You're right. One bite and all's bad.