And the UK no guns, no knives (of any worthwhile type or size) brigade strikes again. Dobermans, like all large dog's require the instant application of focused deadly force to stop. And the shotgun (only firearm most British Citizens are allowed to own) is locked up in the gunsafe.
Result: one dead child.
Of course, anyone inflicting harm on the dog's then has a prosecution for causing animal suffering hanging over him. Probably brought by some well meaning idiot who cannot, or will, not see the differance between some......... (insert term of your choice here) who gets their sick kicks out of hurting animals and someone dealing with a deadly threat.

If I sound P.O'ed, you would be quite right.