It's now illegal to own American XL bullies and bully mix-breeds without an exemption. But why are these dogs so dangerous, and why do some experts believe they are intrinsically wired to kill?
Recent government data shows nearly 3,500 banned dog breeds in the United Kingdom are living legally in homes in Scotland, England, and Wales under an exemption scheme, BBC News reports. Currently, there are four breeds banned in the U.K. as per the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991: Pit Bull Terriers, the Japanese Tosa, the Fila Brasileiro, […] The post Thousands of Banned Dogs Living in UK Homes appeared first on DogTime.
Anita Mehdi knows just what it's like to own a dog classified as banned in the UK. She was 'traumatised' after Lola was seized and worries how responsible pet owners will cope with the XL Bully ban
The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer has reassured XL Bully owners their dogs won't be culled, but an 'amnesty' approach means they will have to follow a strict set of rules