As for the owner of the dog...that killed the smaller dog...legal liability...different states have different laws...but in...at the least some states...the owner of the dog is legally liable for what ever damage their dog does...no matter the circumstance...period.
Also in...at least some states...pets are legally considered to be property and one can only receive the value of the property upon death and whatever vet bills may be involved. Loss...or pain and suffering...are not a legal consideration...only the actual monetary loss is legally considered.
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