XL Bully ban: Is my dog dangerous? | Times Reports

XL bully dogs are now banned in England and Wales after a spate of serious attacks linked to the breed. From February 1, it is a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales unless the owner has a certificate of exemption.
Under rules that came into force on December 31 it is illegal to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon or allow XL bully dogs to stray in England and Wales. They must also be kept on a lead and muzzled in public.
More than 30,000 XL bully dogs have been granted exemptions from the ban since the crackdown on the breed was announced on October 31, according to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). To qualify for an exemption certificate, owners must apply by Thursday and will need to pay a £92.40 fee. Owners must also prove that their dog meets certain criteria.
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[@TheTimes]

Do you agree with the XL Bully dog ban? Let us know in the comments 👇

[@--Nata--]

Absolutely NOT!!!! LEAVE OUR DOGS ALONE!!!!!!!

[@allahli5159]

Yes

[@--Nata--]

@@allahli5159 mate allah would NOT approve..damn good luck at being accepted by him

[@jonathonleaf2748]

It’s a chuffing joke. How many other dog out there bigger or smaller that are nasty

[@--Nata--]

@@jonathonleaf2748 exactly.. my staffy is always being picked on by smaller dogs and tbh so many breeds with all sizes and actually infact he got bit by a irish setter 2 weeks ago i had to rush him to the vets... yet my gorgeous BULLY BREED didn't react.. its just idiot owners ruining it as usual. People forget dogs have an average IQ of a 3/4 year old so they really do need to be trained from day 1 !

[@neilbatt8004]

The young woman, who was fatally injured following a dog attack in Limerick yesterday, has been named locally. XL dog kills again

[@lorypicheca2351]

Preach. These pets turn on people. It’s the breed and sometimes the owners too, but mostly the breed.

[@jaxonmattox9267]

We can love animals and treat them as well as possible without irresponsibly having dangerous animals as pets. Everyone wants to protect Tiger and Black Mambas but they are not supposed to be kept as pets in random neighborhoods and cities outside of zoos or other specific contexts

[@oNe-TwO-fReE]

We are in agreement Sir or Madame

[@patricksimnor6589]

XL bullies are not snakes or tigers. Complete false equivalency. Bullies are great dogs when trained right, like any other dog.

[@oNe-TwO-fReE]

No quite right. Snakes and Tigers have always been snakes and Tigers whereas XL Bullies have been bred specifically for strength and violence. It is a man made manipulated creature built entirely for ending life. They are not cuddly pets. There is an underlying bred in instinct to cause huge amounts of damage or death given the right circumstances. You may be okay for years but there is always that chance it will fulfil its instinct one day when the right set of circumstances occur. When that happens it is carnage time. Why create or breed such an animal? Just look at them. They are weapons. Why would owners want such a dog? There are 1000`s of other variations of pooches that are harmless. Why take the risk@@patricksimnor6589

[@user-hg3do5hm7n]

​@@patricksimnor6589 plenty of trained bully going around causing mayhem still. Theyre a lot more tiger than a golden retriever

[@patricksimnor6589]

@@user-hg3do5hm7n I ran dog kennels for 7 years, no they're not. You're wrong. That's unsure information based on a bias you have without any real evidence or experience, and that's that.

[@DucatiQueen]

She’ll find out soon enough. I just feel sorry for that King Cavalier…..it’s just a matter of time.

[@mayagame]

yes, poor doggie was looking scared :(

[@yesme9115]

You picked to get a dog you knew you’d be limited by. I get wanting to feel a hero saving the day but she knew what she was signing up for. Could’ve picked an easier breed but decided this route instead.

[@ThatLeadZebra]

Aged like milk.

[@dorino9057]

These dogs are calm till they all of a sudden snap and become dangerous. When they attack its very hard to stop them.

[@mikehall1929]

That's absolute rubbish. Like any other breed of dog they can't suddenly 'become dangerous'. If they're properly trained & socialised they're perfectly safe. American owners say they are great with children.

[@dorino9057]

@@mikehall1929 these are disproportionately involved in the majority of fatal dog attacks. Facts don’t care about your feelings. They were originally bred to kill bull and they would fight till the death to kill them regardless of their own pain. This is why when an XL bully gets triggered and attacks, they don’t stop attacking, (unlike other non-bully bread dogs) even when you try and pull them off. At the end of the day, the safety of humans, especially children matters more. Most of these dogs who committed deadly attacks had no prior history of being aggressive.

[@miroslavabutalova5945]

@@dorino9057 do you really think they had no prior history? That's a really poorly put out comment without deeper education on the subject.

[@Oakleaf700]

@@dorino9057 The XL Bullies in UK are very inbred, and closely related to ''Killer Kimbo'' and ''Nico'' who killed Mia Derouen {aged 4} These dogs are bred with Pit Bulls which is part of the problem. They are nothing like the oldskool Staffies.

[@dorino9057]

@@miroslavabutalova5945 XL bullies commit the majority of the deadly dog attacks. They are a small minority of dogs, if it was the owners more popular dogs would do the same thing. You don’t hear stories of golden retriever, killing people, or causing serious, bodily harm. Fact don’t care about your feelings, theses dogs are disproportionately more dangerous.

[@alisonleiper9913]

Discriminatory!! Is she having a laugh! Tell that to the relatives that have dead loved ones, including defenceless babies!!!

[@carlisroy6666]

Appeal to emotion fallacy. The numbers are ludicrously low. Humans kill in much higher numbers but we don't ban them.

[@oNe-TwO-fReE]

The XL Bully is a primed volatile weapon. It can't help being a weapon but all the same it is a weapon. Its aggressive hunting, fighting instinct cannot be changed. You can change certain behaviours but never basal instincts. I have heard so many people defending these dogs. Why? Why take the risk? The fervour that they defend them with and even when presented with facts about the dangers they continue to quite aggressively deny. These people also concern me. There a billion and one other flavour dogs to choose from why on earth take any risks. It doesn't make sense to me

[@prometheus23c]

This woman allowed a film crew into her house while the dog is not wearing a muzzle. If that dog got nervous and aggressive about the strangers invading her space, she would not have the strength or the authority to stop the dog from attacking the people filming. Yet I am sure she considers herself a responsible dog owner.

[@pacman7959]

Totally absurd. The amount of times I've seen unruly owners let their dog off the lead in a park full of toddlers. The owner thinks because it's never bit him then it's fine. I'm sorry to say but if a Bully XL gets triggered most owners aren't going to stop it. Just because you think your dog is the exception doesn't mean it now becomes the rule.

[@dziadziole8507]

It applies to all breeds …. Cane corso, rottweiler, german shepherd etc Other big dogs off the lead in the park sound OK?

[@hambutter409]

​@@dziadziole8507i was growled and barked at by a rottie in the same room as me but ever when i had been in the house for over a day he still didnt attack me but these XL bullys maul and kill random people on the street for no reason. If you dont beleave me go watch the news

[@lorypicheca2351]

@@dziadziole8507 yes more so but not entirely. The statistics don’t lie. I would be terrified of an off leash German shepherd or rottie too.

[@PhilosophyRob89]

As a dog lover, I love other dog lovers. What an amazing owner ❤️

[@maxine4898]

This ban HAD to happen for the safety of the public, that is far much important than a dog having to wear a muzzle and be on a leash, I have no sympathy for people who CHOSE to get a dangerous animal that is capable of pulling a fully grown man to the floor and killing him in minutes, people have had enough of this situation, nobody should have to. W scared to go out with their children, dogs or even on their own for fear of being attacked

[@Matt-vo1ge]

Obligatory "not the dog it's the owner"/"you should see it with the kids" comment. Other dog in the house shittin' a brick lol - knows what's up.

[@festivitycat]

The other dog looks like it gets XL bullied when the woman leaves the room

[@yellowbelly2855]

Because you know the dynamics of that household from seeing a 2 min video. 😂 Typical ignorant comment.

[@barryrice7647]

We have a golden doodle which we take to the park twice a day, a fellow dog owner just lost her 2 staff's and said she was going to get an XL Bully, our first question was WHY!!! She has now had the dog for about 6 weeks (age 2) and we meet her for the first time 4 days ago, what a lovely dog, she had a sniff with ours then went on her way, she had her muzzle on as required by law, we had never meet me before, I bent down and she just walked up to me and buried her head into my belly wanting a hug and a bit of fuss, bad owners not bad dogs.

[@jamesfearn4568]

@AIuzky, like any powerful breed what’s your point ???

[@katerua4675]

Two of those dogs ripped their owner apart in Ireland recently. The owner loved them and was very nice to them and they still ripped her apart. The breed is dangerous.

[@maxine4898]

You say “why can’t she be off the leash if she has a muzzle on?” , I think it’s probably in case the muzzle comes off

[@jamesfearn4568]

If it comes off she is a good girl anyway, it’s like a Covid mask…. Pointless

[@dawnfinch2836]

I don't blame the dogs it's the owners

[@gunnarallgottsmann]

Indeed, only the owners have failed to take the responsibility for bringing their dogs up. The breed itself is not a danger. Have a wonderful, happy and peaceful time ✌️😊 🕊️🍀❣️

[@dorino9057]

No, these dogs were originally bred to kill bulls. Insects are still in them when they get randomly triggered. Most of the deadly XL bully attacks are committed by dogs that showed no prior history of aggression.

[@PSEUDObrucelee]

No. It is genetics. Get an education.

[@niklfc9384]

@@PSEUDObruceleestick to cat ownership Karen

[@Leo-gt1bx]

​@@PSEUDObruceleeThat's racist

[@finnweatherburn7818]

Comparing how traumatic her dog being attacked was to a human being killed whilst smiling. Weird.

[@leboylg0119]

All of you have no idea what your talking about just listen to what the media tell you they are no more dangerous than other big dogs

[@alisonleiper9913]

Stubborn and cant get in the car on its own!? Not that well trained.

[@22lolo]

Hope it doesn’t rip your face off

[@fizzedupslade4082]

In 100% agreement with this dog owner. The people that cause the problem will continue to be poor dog owners not servicing the needs of the breed. Like many laws, they won't be enforced and the problem will continue at the expense of the needs of dogs such as socialisation and running exercise. Most XL bullies I've encountered are calm and well brought up and under the control of their owners. That said, I accept that dogs are unpredictable, if the owners don't pay attention to what's happening and people get bitten. Dogs will bite/nip other dogs and that's part of dog world. Dogs can act like a pack and attack vulnerable dogs that are fearful. It's horrible but that's dogs for you.

[@mikehall1929]

Owners should always 'play safe'. It's always me & my dog who cross the road when meeting another dog for the first time. Other people risk it & 'hope for the best'. It's not worth the risk.

[@yellowbelly2855]

​@@mikehall1929By always crossing the road and avoiding other dogs and situations, you could be helping to create a reactive dog. It's dogs body language people fail to pickup on when in certain situations.

[@tommybrown9534]

So a pitbull is called an XL bully in the UK?

[@yellowbelly2855]

American Pitbull and American XL bully are different breeds. They are related like all bull breeds but not the same.

[@tommybrown9534]

@@yellowbelly2855 oh ok. I wasn't sure if it was referring to purebreed American pitbulls or something of a crossbreed. Thanks 😊✌️

[@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658]

Pitbulls don’t come in Merle

[@MrLoughneagh]

Swingball talk

[@HoneyBadger0704]

They are not the same breed. This would require a rather lengthy explanation to cover in its entirety especially since there’s so many pictures on the internet these days of “American Pit Bull Terriers” that fit more of the standard of an “American Staffordshire Terrier” but they are now two very separate breeds of dogs. There are American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, “Pocket Bullies”, and now “XL Bullies” The latter two are actually crosses (although some will debate this) of different breeds to create a certain look. Various mastiff breeds and English Bulldogs primarily. Technically, they are not at all true “Pit Bulls” You will rarely ever see a true “American Pit Bull Terrier “ that is “blue”. I do believe there was perhaps one noted I believe from the “Eli” bloodline (if you google Eli bloodline Pit Bull you will see the true to type APBT) but the color was a fluke. A genetic mutation of the gene that causes the black coat color. This blue coat color became popular around the late 90s/early 2000s and was bred from Staffordshire Terriers. Dogs were then bred exclusively for this coat color. Although many were registered as “American Pit Bull Terriers”. I have owned both breeds many many years ago so I speak from experience. Today, I have no real interest in any of the above mentioned breeds or breed types but I personally do not think they should be banned. I think the key is responsible ownership. Unfortunately any dog that looks “tough” can often draw the wrong type of people (irresponsible people) to it. If these dogs are banned, irresponsible people will just start breeding another breed of dog and ruin that too.

[@dilligaf73]

Fogs can still socialise with a muzzle and being on a lead. I dont have an aggressive breed but he wears a muzzle and is on a lead. He would also love to be off lead but he can't. One of those things. Get over it!!!

[@coraynbell8991]

Any dog can be dangerous. I have 3 rescues and one is a Shih Zhu Lhasa Apso cross. He has a bite on hi that I would defy anyone to release themselves from. I know this because when I walked him one day round the lake, he picked up a chicken carcass that had been left by fishermen. I had to stop him breathing to get the carcass out of his mouth! He is 16 now and rather old and arthritic! I had a huge German Shepherd before these rescues and people were terrified of her and yet she was the sweetest kindest most gentle dog I ever had . Loyal and so easy to train. These so called bully dogs are NOT bullies, they are reflecting what their owners are. Bad owners! Pit Bulls used to be called the 'nanny' dog because they were so good with children! I feel very sorry for responsible owners who care and train their dogs and now having to muzzle them and keep them in a leash!

[@k956upg]

The difference is some dogs can kill if they switch & some can only nip you…unless you have a bear problem then this dog is just a liability & if you want protection get a giant schnauzer..

[@lorypicheca2351]

Nanny dog is a myth. Look it up. They are not good with children.

[@joelhall5124]

Yeah, it is dangerous.

[@Chambers36TheEnter]

I think the situation is very sad. Someone I know was given an XL Bully pup and has just got the exemption go ahead but this dog that is 12 weeks old has to wear a muzzle in public. How is a tiny puppy a threat to the public, seems cruel to me. I don't understand how a puppy that doesn't fall under the government XL Bully guidelines yet due to their size is still classed as such. The people who created this situation get away scot-free once again and the animals end up suffering.

[@Keeks_x]

Her name suits her. Beautiful girl ❤😊

[@aaliyahadams-wb2kj]

everyone dissing the dogs and her have never met a xl bully i have one and idc abt how restricting it is bc he is such a loving dog and i can 100% trust him around children and people not food tho

[@--Nata--]

Gorgeous beautiful baby, I love ALL bully breeds they are gentle and docile in the correct hands just the same as any other breed!!!!! End bsl this is discrimination and dog racism!!!!!!🤬🤬

[@TheDevilishAdvocate]

Can I own a hamster. Yes Can I own a bear. No OMG MAMMAL RACISM HOW DARE HE.

[@--Nata--]

@@TheDevilishAdvocate grow the f up you are obviously incompetent. 🤮

[@gillianwalker4215]

I have never owned one myself but i do think with the correct training they probably are loving dogs. Just bad breeding, faulty genes. I feel sorry for the owners having to go through this but there has been too many incidents lately involving the breed. Its crazy how they can go from being a loving dog to being a killer. If we knew the true story about the dogs day to day life and how they are treated would speak a thousand words. But why create an xl bully in the first place?

[@sharonbyrne2976]

I wouldn't have an XL bully with a Cavalier. Ive owned a Cav. They are the gentlest breed

[@Turbofab]

I they are going to impose a ban on a particular breed like in this case then i wouldnt object to having an obedience assesment, if the owner and the dog do not pose a threat then that is what i think should be the exempt certification, keep the ban from breeding but allow them to be walked without a muzzle, I cant find a muzzle that limits my bullys breathing, im not willing to use a product that harms her in order to comply with something when she doesnt need it, i only walk her on private land now

[@CocoKoi321]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU THAT NOT SMART??? theres so many different muzzles out there that dont limit their breathing for instance cage style design muzzles just also dont choose a bread thats historically bred for blood sports and violence

[@MrCrosby.s_lunch]

It's bad owners rather than bad dogs, but you can't let any idiot own a massive dogs, it can never go well (without taking into account how gross and disgusting the concept of "owning" another living being is)

[@user-lx3th5on8l]

criminal gangs also have them they even crop the ears to make them look savage and mean

[@jedmpery891]

Teegan looked bloody nervous

[@katieblair1000]

What a beautiful person this woman is.

[@user-fk4cm2xc4j]

A lot of people on here with high opinions of the xl bully and clearly never owned a dog of this type before. I can speak from experience and the xl bully is no different than any other dog 💯

[@FlorecitaAngie]

Please where can I sign the petition? I 'm from the Netherlands ,I have an American Pitbull Terrier and I against that law in UK🤨😔

[@ginoatam9940]

wild beast, cosy environment, the clock is ticking...

[@welcomea6304]

Xl bully ban is just, sorry but it's not regulated enough. These dogs are big and rightly said so, in the wrong hands it's a dangerous dog. Tbh most dog owners are useless, can't even command their own dogs, LET ALONE an XL bully.

[@savagesavant4964]

Choose safety over freedom ...you deserve neither

[@donnajohnson9324]

I think it's bad breeders a lot of inbreeding in a lot of pedigree dogs which causes emotional problems in dog breeds

[@Dylanesque]

Sad but, due to all the big I ams out in the world wanting a status symbol, this had to happen. The majority always pay the penalty for the minority.

[@HoneyBadger0704]

I don’t personally desire to own these “bully” types of dogs but I do not think they should be banned. I believe responsible ownership should be applied to these dogs just as any dog of any breed. If anyone reading this owns a dog breed that you would like to continue to own, you may likely agree as well. There is a poem that was once written that goes along the lines of… FIRST THEY CAME for this but it did not apply to me so I did not speak up. Then they came for that and it did not apply to me so I did not speak up. Then they came for me and by that time there was no one to speak up… I think that’s rather fitting to breed specific legislation. When one breed is banned, you can be sure OTHER BREEDS WILL FOLLOW. Then perhaps dog ownership all together…

[@ahmadiarismaharto9897]

Pitbulls have the sweetest eyes..

[@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658]

It’s a bully

[@IwanKristianto-qc6cd]

Pelangi

[@firstname4865]

Whats funny now is people see an XL and suddenly think their life is in danger, as if they havent been walking past them their whole life and been absolutely fine

[@TreeRatChaser]

No suck thing as a bad dog breed, Only Bad Owners.. and the XL bully ban gives what the dog looks are that makes them a bully breed.. I don't agree with that as alot of dogs fit the description of the XL bully ban 😵😵 I have a cane corso and she fits some of the XL descriptions as do alot of other breeds. 😵😵😵😵

[@julsnmickeyfitz]

she's beautiful and they should NOT be banned

[@dustyrose-tr3cs]

She is right, I feel the same way and I was bit

[@patricksimnor6589]

UK should be ashamed of itself. Absolutely disgraceful law.

[@blbrightlights564]

Gorgeous girlie❤

[@rarecockneyguvnor4945]

Most bullys are soft and gentle.

[@thomasball5187]

It's not the dogs fault it's testifying owners to blame never the dogs

[@user-sx3cr7jd9q]

Sometimes**

[@bobmarley2140]

If I was confident in my dog I would absolutely disregard whatever rules they put in place

[@williamwilson6359]

Another muggins.

[@margaret.m.carroll]

Smart mechanic 19

[@Zaripboyev]

Athletic eagle 91

[@Saidazim05]

Pink bear 02

[@user-vp9lq8rt9q]

Clever pumpkin 73

[@Crazytiger33-vh1fq]

Strong designer 62

[@dinoranuriddinova8874]

Brave designer 78

[@user-co2ce3rz9s]

🥰😍😍

[@sandy_pants5045]

What a beautiful dog, great owner! I love to see these relationships and as a pitty owner myself, I know what it's like to be afraid of them, but then realize they're such lovers.

[@CocoKoi321]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@quigglebert]

People's fear should not override peoples right to live freely, you don't blame kids for their behaviour, you blame the parents, same applies to all pets, treat them well, and they'll turn out fine

[@Tomos_J-J]

You do not apply the same logic of parenting because animals are still animals and are more inclined to follow their beastly nature than humans since humans are capable of reasoning.

[@kellydavid8328]

This argument is ridiculous because all dogs can kill regardless of size but the right owner makes a loving dog. Dogs are not born to kill thats thr owners fault for no knowledge of how that breed is.

[@hairypoopoo185]

How dumb.

[@Abumustard6364]

That's what they all think until their velvet hippo rips their face off

[@muhammadjonfozilov338]

Atletik qovoq 46

[@lydiamoore6744]

There is nothing wrong with this breed its the humans its humans that make the animals the way the are all animals need love and understanding and patience and good parents like this lady.

[@joelhall5124]

Do you know what selective breeding is, and why it exists?

[@theylied1776]

This is anti-American! Yes, our dog breeds are badass, but that is no reason to ban them!

[@AbhishekKumar-yp7si]

Cute pitbull❤