XL Bullies

[Charmless Man]

Anecdotally at least it feels like there’s been a load of news stories about attacks by this breed / type of breed of dogs over the last few months. Kids, other dogs, even dozens of sheep killed and injured by out of control dogs.

Seen the Home Sec is now asking for a review into it.

What’s people’s views on banning the breed / forced confiscation and euthanasia etc’? Would it even be practical given it’s not defined as a breed by any authority in this country?

I do understand the point that they can be trained but there’s always a risk something goes wrong, and it seems like with this breed and others things can go catastrophically wrong if it does.

 

[Goat Eyes]

Get rid. I love dogs but any animal that is willing and capable of seriously injuring or killing a human belongs in a zoo.

 

[CrosbyFTM]

Anecdotally at least it feels like there’s been a load of news stories about attacks by this breed / type of breed of dogs over the last few months. Kids, other dogs, even dozens of sheep killed and injured by out of control dogs.

Seen the Home Sec is now asking for a review into it.

What’s people’s views on banning the breed / forced confiscation and euthanasia etc’? Would it even be practical given it’s not defined as a breed by any authority in this country?

I do understand the point that they can be trained but there’s always a risk something goes wrong, and it seems like with this breed and others things can go catastrophically wrong if it does.

I really hope they don’t otherwise I won’t be able to walk my girl. If she was to be taken away I’d be devastated. I got her for my birthday and she’s the softest dog I know and it’s great with my daughter who is 3.

They need to put legislation in place to own dogs and a fit for ownership test of some sort.

 

[BMX Bandit]

I say get rid. One was chewing on someone’s face up Carley Hill other week.

 

[peachy]

Muzzles for all dogs from tomorrow when out and about.

They need to put legislation in place to own dogs and a fit for ownership test of some sort.

How would that work realistically ?

 

[redandwhiterob]

I don't think a lot of owners realise in general that some people, especially kids don't like dogs jumping all over them. If I see any dog make any kind of bee line for my youngun I'll pick him up. Usually greeted by the owner saying they are fine and playful but I'm not going to take that chance. Personally I think there's a decent case to make it law that any dog out in public should be wearing a mussel

 

[Pseudonym Number 1]

Petition: Make XL Bully a banned dog breed in the Dangerous Dogs Act

These dogs have been at the centre of numerous attacks of varying severity. I believe there is a need for these dogs to be placed on the list of banned dogs in the Dangerous Dogs Act, so it is illegal to sell, own or breed these dogs.

petition.parliament.uk

 

[CrosbyFTM]

Muzzles for all dogs from tomorrow when out and about.

How would that work realistically ?

I don’t know but it’s not fair to ban a dog breed when the owners are at fault.

 

[peachy]

Not seen this but understand it is pretty horrific

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[Cookie]

I don't think a lot of owners realise in general that some people, especially kids don't like dogs jumping all over them. If I see any dog make any kind of bee line for my youngun I'll pick him up. Usually greeted by the owner saying they are fine and playful but I'm not going to take that chance. Personally I think there's a decent case to make it law that any dog out in public should be wearing a mussel

Would be a huge benefit to the seafood industry if so.

 

[rapscallion]

Awful things. Put their owners down, for me.

They're like the hulk version of a regular dawg

 

[Pseudonym Number 1]

Not seen this but understand it is pretty horrific

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Also the video autoplays when you click the link.

 

[Shambo]

If a dog is too large and strong to be controlled by its owner then they shouldn't have it

 

[FootballFan]

Get rid, any breed that decides to kill toddlers or other dogs we dont need

If a dog is too large and strong to be controlled by its owner then they shouldn't have it

nobody should have this one

 

[peachy]

I don’t know but it’s not fair to ban a dog breed when the owners are at fault.

Maybe it is the owners that are at fault, I just don't get how you can realistically put in place, and police, a fit and proper ownership test, as you suggested.

Muzzles from tomorrow has to be the starting point.

 

[Goat Eyes]

I really hope they don’t otherwise I won’t be able to walk my girl. If she was to be taken away I’d be devastated. I got her for my birthday and she’s the softest dog I know and it’s great with my daughter who is 3.

They need to put legislation in place to own dogs and a fit for ownership test of some sort.

It’s a tough one. Our dog was a Rottweiler. Beautiful, gentle and placid.

Looking beyond your dog the question we need to ask ourselves is “would you leave your 3 year old alone with the dog?”. I never ever did. I just couldn’t risk it. An innocent tug or push of the dog and it could snap.

Maybe it is the owners that are at fault, I just don't get how you can realistically put in place, and police, a fit and proper ownership test, as you suggested.

Muzzles from tomorrow has to be the starting point.

Above a certain weight? A muzzled Chihuahua seems a bit over the top.

 

[Topbanana1]

I don’t understand the mentality of anyone wanting to own one , especially when they have kids , unpredictable animals that can turn into killers - not an acceptable risk anyone should take

 

[peachy]

Above a certain weight? A muzzled Chihuahua seems a bit over the top.

Perhaps. Or get a mini muzzle.

Easier to make it a muzzle for all though else people will say their dog is small/low weight.

 

[CrosbyFTM]

Maybe it is the owners that are at fault, I just don't get how you can realistically put in place, and police, a fit and proper ownership test, as you suggested.

Muzzles from tomorrow has to be the starting point.

I would happily muzzle my dog in public every-time we went out if it meant I could keep her.

 

[Baloo]

Since 2000 the majority of fatal dog attacks involve American pit bulls, American bully XLs, Staffies and Rottweilers. People can say it’s down to training but any dog can flip at any time. Despite what owners say about how soft their dog is, these dogs seem to have a very dangerous genetic trait.