SAN ANTONIO — A 34-year-old man is in the hospital after being bit by a 200-pound dog.

The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the 8700 block of Silver Quail.

According to police, the man was letting the mastiff out of the kennel when it chomped down on his arm, puncturing an artery.

Animal Care Services picked up the dog and he will likely to be put down.

As for the victim, he is expected to be okay.