# Dog bite incidents involving Belgian shepherds in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dog-bite-incidents-involving-belgian-shepherds-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-08-02T09:58:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, a 3‑year‑old child was severely injured by a Belgian shepherd in the Başakşehir neighbourhood of Karaman. The owner was initially released on judicial‑control but was later re‑arrested and sentenced to imprisonment after an appeal, establishing a precedent for owner liability in Turkey.

A few days later, on 19 July, a 7‑year‑old boy was attacked by another Belgian shepherd in the Aktaş neighbourhood of Bolu. The victim’s mother filed a police complaint alleging repeated warnings had been ignored by the dog’s owner, and the father called for the animal’s removal. The incident heightened local concerns about unsupervised dogs and child safety.

Together, the cases illustrate growing legal and public scrutiny of dangerous dogs in Turkey, moving from a landmark court ruling to renewed community calls for stricter control and enforcement.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Belgian Shepherd Dog Bites 7-Year-Old in Bolu, Turkey

A Belgian shepherd attacked a 7‑year‑old boy in Bolu, Turkey, biting his hip. The child was hospitalized, and his parents filed a police complaint against the dog’s owner.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-shepherd-dog-bites-7-year-old-in-bolu-turkey

### 2026-07-29: Turkish Court Imprisons Dog Owner After 3‑Year‑Old Injured in Karaman Attack

A 3‑year‑old in Karaman, Turkey, was severely injured by a Belgian shepherd. Owner Y. Z. was re‑arrested and sentenced after a prosecutor’s appeal, setting a legal precedent for owned‑dog attacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-court-imprisons-dog-owner-after-3yearold-injured-in-karaman-attack

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