A dog rescued from an icy pond in the US may be put down after it bit a news anchor during a live television interview.

Anchor Kyle Dyer was rushed to hospital after being bitten by Max, an Argentine Mastiff, on a Colorado’s 9NEWS morning program on Wednesday morning.

Max was on the show after being rescued  from a freezing reservoir by a firefighter on Tuesday after it fell through the ice while chasing a coyote.

Dyer suffering bite wounds to her face and is in a “fair condition” at Denver Health Medical Centre.

“I just adore dogs, but I’m especially happy to meet you after your story yesterday,” Dyer said to the mastiff as she patted him during the interview.

“You’re gorgeous.”

As the interview ended Dyer leaned in towards Max in a show of affection but the dog bared its teeth and snapped at the news anchor before owner Michael Robinson was able to restrain it.

“So you may have seen Kyle get bit by the dog in the 7am hour,” co-anchor Gary Shapiro wrote on Facebook.

“All we know for sure is that he got her on the lip, and she’s being treated for the injury at the hospital.”

Max’s owner will be cited for leash law violations, not having control of the dog and not vaccinating it for rabies.

The animal is not showing signs of rabies but may be put down anyway.

The owner, Michael Robinson wrote at the Denver Post’s website:

I just want to say that I am very sorry for what has taken place today. Our hearts go out to Kyle Dyer and wish her a healthy and speedy recovery. As Max’s owner I should have been
a better owner and not subjected him to the events that took place today. I should have been more out spoken as to the reaction and behavior on camera.I am at fault for failing Max and for that he is on lock down. I also would like to say that, Max has been current in all of his shots and have paper work to show. I called the shelter and gave them Max’s Rabies License #. Again, I am deeply sorry for the events that took place and wish that we all learn from this situation and are able to move forward. We pray that our dog will be home soon. Thank you for all of the support and concerns.