Karen Walsh: Unfortunately, some dogs are just natural born killers

It is a known fact that homeowners and farmers alike, who own a dog, are more likely not to be broken into.

In the recent past, in the suburbs of Cork City, the gardaí found a list of houses in several estates compiled by burglars, with an ‘X’ marked on the premises of those who owned dogs.

None of these premises were burgled, as the presence of a dog was viewed as a threat to those intending to gain access by unlawful means.