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It doesn't matter if the 1st escape was an accident. You can still be fined for it because it's an offence under the NSW Animal Companion Act.

When this happened to my dogs a couple of years ago because 2 dogs kept escaping and running across the road to attack my dogs the Ranger fined the owners $1500 , Plus another fine for the dogs not being registered with council. It kept happening and the dogs were fined again and noted as Nuisance Dogs with council.

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/woman-suffers-horrific-injuries-after-vicious-dog-attack-at-condell-park/news-story/ef5bda2dd9c5ea19b16d28fed93b0ad0

I agree with all of the above comments. Plus do you really want to draw attention to yourself and put yourself permanently on the council's radar. I have no doubt the dog will escape again as you don't seem to realise the seriousness of your dog running loose and rushing towards other dogs. Especially a staffy.

Have a look at the Animal Companion Animals Act NSW 1998 No 87. Part 3 Responsibilities forControl of Dogs. 12A Preventing dog from escaping etc https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1998-087 I wish the council rangers were that prompt in my area. I doubt whether I would be taking the matter to court. Particularly if it's not the first time the dog has escaped .

Mine were 2 ex show dogs females who had 3 litters each . They were Giant Schnauzers and one lived to 16 and a half and the other to 17 years. Both with very few health problems during their lifetimes.

Update on above post. Here is a more comprehensive list of the most long and short lived dog breeds. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13032305/Is-dog-list-Interactive-chart-reveals-breeds-longest-shortest-life-expectancies-bad-news-flat-faced-pups.html more Is your breed on the list.

https://www.9news.com.au/world/dog-breeds-longest-lived-shortest-lived-new-research/9de32832-5fca-4f99-bc4d-c13c413547f9

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/how-the-smithfield-breed-became-tasmanias-working-dog/103399840

And what did you do? Do you have the pup? Did you report the scam? And thanks for the warning.

https://www.news.com.au/national/western-australia/torment-woman-attacked-by-pet-rottweilers-breaks-her-silence/news-story/fd106509cfb730aac5d2a7d230f24311 I wonder how much the Go Fund Me is .

Which NSW Council?

https://www.9news.com.au/national/dandenong-news-attempted-dog-theft-and-assault-caught-on-cctv-in-melbourne/63eba94c-a0e2-428d-a58e-274ccd882431 This is truly scary. The man was walking his dog when 2 men approached him and asked if his dog was for sale. See what happened when they were told the dog was not for sale. Sorry about the ads .

You should contact the breeder. Are they Standard or Mini Schnauzers?

I wouldn't consider a 4 yr old dog to be old or be described as old.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68019150

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-20/homeless-pet-owners-pets-in-the-park/103308910

I came across a blue merle rough coated collie in the park this morning. I've never seen a rough coat collie this colour. Absolutely spectacular looking dog.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-17/guinness-world-record-oldest-dog-in-question-bobi/103335256

https://9now.nine.com.au/today/injured-dog-rescued-in-queensland-floods-wujal-wujal-community-band-together/1b5556ae-a0d1-464c-8c57-a5c9ddef8b80

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-12/rescue-dogs-cared-for-by-prisoners-to-help-them-find-new-homes/103249134

Some years ago there were some Giant Schnauzers crossed with Irish Wolfhounds. There was a lot of epilespy and cluster seizures in the dogs. As Dogsfevr said it's a tragic outcome . And that applies to the dogs and the owners.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/family-heartbroken-as-cavoodle-puppy-stolen-from-transport-van-as-driver-slept/news-story/d6938400258965c20fc2d537730e3013

https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-koreas-parliament-endorses-landmark-legislation-outlawing-dog-meat-consumption/54aed1be-a0ed-48f8-840a-727c68c7127a

I agree with Rebanne. I wouldn't breed with that score . Imagine the complaints you would get back if you had a litter with bad hips.