Generalizations about breeds of dogs are pointless. The people who set up the situation where the dog and the baby were left together were to blame. My vet told me, when I had an injured stray pit bull turn up and decided to keep her, that 70% of the reported dog bites are by Labrador retrievers. Bites, that doesn't list fatalities.

My dogs are dopey sweethearts, but don't walk up to the back gate or fence if I haven't already introduced them to you, because they'll make a big noisy fuss. Their job is to protect the yard and house. The yard is fenced and gated (locked gates) to prevent people from accidentally getting in. All meter readers and such have been accounted for (we had a transmitter put on the electric meter in back so they don't need to approach the yard, the only one of the batch who had to). If I've introduced you to the dogs be prepared for lots of slobbery kisses--they love company.

No breed of dog can be completely trusted in all situations, and you're foolish if you assume your dog is so completely safe that you can leave it in any situation and have it be a good citizen 100% of the time. Human supervision is required, especially in unusual circumstances.

SRS