The XL Bully dog has emerged as a source of fear due to a sharp increase in dog attacks attributed to the breed or similar types. This has led to legislative action in England and Wales, with the breed deemed a criminal offense to own unless registered and muzzled in public. The breed’s origin, physical characteristics, and conflicting opinions on its nature are explored, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding genetic predisposition and the role of responsible ownership.
An XL Bully dog that was abandoned at a park in Liverpool has been humanely destroyed by animal control officers. The dog had no collar or muzzle and was described as petrified by witnesses. Police were called to the scene and subdued the dog with bits of food. The dog was originally estimated to be one of around 10,000 XL Bullies in the UK, but following a breed ban at the end of last year, more than 55,000 were registered for a ban exemption certificate. It is now illegal to breed, sell, or abandon XL Bullies in the UK.
An XL Bully launched a terrifying attack on three other dogs in a front garden, prompting a desperate struggle by their owners to escape. The incident was captured on CCTV and shared on social media, showing two men attempting to get their dogs away from the aggressive XL Bully. One owner successfully pulled his dog away, while the other two men retreated into the road. Despite the harrowing nature of the attack, both dogs and owners reportedly escaped without injuries.
