Discussion » Would a great horned owl kill a pug?

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Posted by Meatwood Flack, around 19th October 2007:
 
My husband has spotted (what he thinks is) a great horned owl on his walks with our pug dog. On two separate occasions, the owl swooped down toward him and the dog, and came within about 15 feet of them both times.

We live in a wooded area, so there's plenty of other prey around for the owl to eat (moles, rats, mice, raccoons, cats). Would the owl take a pug? The pug weighs 20 pounds. Does the answer change if the dog is leashed and attended by a human?
Posted by syl, 19th October 2007:
 
Dear Mrs. Flack

I think that filthy slut-piece of an owl is after your husband and not the dog. Fight for your man!

Regards
Auntie Agatha
Posted by che, 19th October 2007:
 
hahaha @ doc
Posted by shhexycorin, 19th October 2007:
 
flickr.com/groups/fcu/discu...
(that's a SFW link, in spite of the kitten-filter)

In summary: One of them nearly killed a 60lb dog, so a pug wouldn't stand much of a chance
Posted by friday, 19th October 2007:
 
Pugs are notoriously interesting creatures to look at. I am sure the owl just wanted to get a closer look.