You were very brave Chris.

I second that. That was a very brave thing to do. Lucky that you did not get hurt. You just acted to help out.

Don't know whether to say you are brave or silly. Never get in the middle of a dog fight. From what you say the little dog was on a lead being walked and the big dog was on the loose. I hope they pay all the vet bills and secure the dog in their yard properly otherwise it could be a child or a jogger next time.

Hi Chris, I hope you reported this to the Dog ranger. Janette

Oh my goodness. I am glad that you are okay. It could have turned out so differently. I probably would have done the same thing seeing a frail gentleman trying to rescuing his precious dog. Am glad you could help him. Beautiful sunrise.

UPDATE: Yesterday morning (Thursday) on my early morning walk the man whose little Dachshund was attacked approached me to thank me and asked me if he could get my details. So we went to his home and his wife was sitting with the little dog in their lounge-room with a bucket collar thingy around its neck. The man who I now know is called Brian had stitches in his arm where the Rottweiller had bitten him. He was concerned that I had been bitten too and I told him no I was fine. Anyway to cut a long story short I gave him my details etc. and went home.
About 9.30am the Dog Ranger from our Lake Macquarie council rang me to see if I would be willing to give evidence about the attack. I said "Yes", and I just happened to be going over to Thorpe's sewing machine repair shop (as my Husqvarna had died nearing the end of my dress I was making for Ophelie). Their building is only a stone's throw from Thorpe's so we decided to meet at 10.30. I gave Amanda (dog ranger) a precis of what happened and she asked if I would be willing to be recorded, of course I said yes. So we did that and she said she would let me know the outcome.
I will wait till I hear from Amanda. She said there are certain steps that have to be dealt with, especially as the dog attacked a human. They have to check the yard to make sure the dog can't get out again etc. and the dog may have to have a muzzle, there are all sorts of things they have to do. Love Chris
P.S. I'll let you know the outcome.

Hello Chris.
So please you have spoken with the Dog Ranger. I agree with babash. Janette

Wonderful photo. Thanks for sharing.

You did a very brave thing Chris! I’m so glad you were being watched over as you risked being badly bitten yourself.
Huge hugs and God bless you for saving the little dog as he surely would have been killed without your intervention. Xxxxxx

great sunrise after a brave behavior, compliments for you !! great you were there to rescue the dachshund !!!

I am glad to hear the incident wasn't any worse than it was. Dogs can be vicious, during a fight. I'm sure it wasn't much of a fight on the poor little dog's side.
Our neighbors big dog once attacked our tiny dog. We paid for it, as we didn't actually 'see' the attack. Poor Snuggles had his intestines punctured and had stitches inside and out, stayed several days at the vet, but lived. It sure upset all of us.
I love the pic! I love witnessing the sunrise. I hope the place you walk at time of day is safe or you are not alone on your walk.....

Wow! Bless you for jumping in and saving the day. Thanks for the update and will look for the resolution. Have a great day!