Moment two cuddly-looking spaniels turn savage and maul helpless lamb to death
The dogs, which on first glance look nothing like killer beasts, were caught on camera with blood on their mouths in North Wales.
They escaped from a walk along Dinas Dinlle beach in Penygroes and ran into a field to attack sheep on April 23.
A young lamb was seriously injured by the spaniels and subsequently died, police have said.
The horrifying attack was recorded by a farmer who was in the area at the time and alerted the owner of the sheep, Dafydd Jones.
The distressing footage shows two dogs mauling the lamb, before running away from the farmer who tries to put them on a lead.
Police have now warned pet owners that any dog could turn into a killer.
PCSO Rhys Evans, from North Wales Police's rural crime team, said: 'Responsible dog ownership is key in tackling these awful incidents, which are far too common.
'Livestock-worrying is a crime, and can include dogs running after animals, as well as attacks.
'They are extremely distressing not only for the animals, but for their keepers too and the costs, both financially and emotionally are wholly unacceptable.
'It is important to ensure dogs are always kept on a lead and under control in the countryside - or if left at home alone, that the house or garden are secure.
'A dog's owner is the only person who can prevent an attack from happening, and you may have to pay the ultimate price if you cannot control your animal.
'If your dog has escaped in a rural area, you should contact the police as early as possible so local farmers and landowners can be alerted.'
The sheep's owner Dafydd Jones added: 'The dogs fled from the beach and ran into the fields at Belan Las, and injured sheep.
'The matter has now been resolved, thanks to North Wales Police and Hedd Rhys from Farmer Union of Wales.'
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