Lord have mercy....My dad volunteered was given a Police dog that was being retired by the Mobile police dept.... a very large German Shepard... biggest I'd ever seen ... his name was King.... the officers that brought him to the house said keep him in the fenced yard.... always place the chest type leash on him and keep a tight grip . he's very strong... he was a magnificent dog... muscular and healthy looking...

But , this is where things went south , things aren't always what they seem ... before the officers left they said don't let him near children ... he gets very aggressive .... they weren't kidding... every time he saw me or my brothers he tried to tear the fence down to get at us.

So I can see where a Sheppard full or mixed can go into killing mode .... tragic very tragic this 3 year old toddler was killed... easily avoidable if the parent was cognizant of his /her duties to their child at the time....