Buddy, the chihuahua, was yesterday ordered to stand trial for biting an Avon lady and faces the death penalty if found guilty.

The Sun previously told how the 13-inch tall dog was collared after allegedly attacking Louise Elliff on her rounds.

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Buddy, the chihuahua, must stand trial for biting an Avon lady and faces the death penalty if found guilty.
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The 13in-high dog raced out to greet Louise Elliff when she called to collect a catalog – leaving her ‘terrified.’

Who asked for forgiveness?

Owner Ash Routledge, 30, apologized but now faces up to six months in jail if found guilty of having a dog dangerously out of control. And it may be ruled that Buddy must be destroyed.

Dad-of-three Ash said: “I never expected it to get this far. It’s just ridiculous.

“What happened was a complete accident. Taxpayers’ money will be wasted on a case we could have sorted out among ourselves.

“I didn’t see it, but I took the Avon lady’s word for it and said I was sorry. There are much bigger problems in the world than a tiny chihuahua.”

Louise, 49, claims she was injured by Buddy when she called to collect a catalog in Crook, Co Durham, in November.

She said she was terrified when the dog chased her around the garden, snapping at her legs.

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Louise, 49, claims she was injured by Buddy when she called to collect a catalog in Crook, Co Durham, in November.
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Buddy’s owner, Ash, intends to fight the case at Peterlee magistrates’ court on July 14

She added: “It took a wad out of my leg, which left me bleeding and with a massive bruise.

“The way it came at me was full-on aggression, and you do not expect that from such a small dog.”

Ash intends to fight the case at Peterlee magistrates’ court on July 14.

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Owner Ash Routledge said he would instead go to prison than hand Buddy over to the cops.
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Dad-of-three Ash said: ‘I never expected it to get this far. It’s just ridiculous.

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