<p>XL Bully dogs have been found abandoned, injured and even decapitated, with some of them being beheaded, ever since they were banned in England. Figures released by the RSPCA show that there has been a huge rise in the scale of abuse of these dogs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On December 31 last year, it became illegal to own the breed in the country. The animal charity says that since then the reports of neglect have increased by 239 per cent.</p>

<p>The stark rise is shocking, with the number of reports of intentional harm to XL Bully dogs made to the RSPCA rising to 103 in eight months of 2024. The number was 39 in the same period in 2023.</p>

<p>In one such disturbing incident of abuse, the body and head of a decapitated dog were found in a shallow grave in Evesham. Another dog with a fractured skull was found in a south London alleyway in January.</p>

<p>There were also reports of a cage with a dead XL Bully dog found floating in a Birmingham canal in June. A puppy was also found with blunt force trauma injuries to its head.</p>

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<p>Several people have also been abandoning XL Bully dogs, and the charity says that such reports have spiked by a whopping 692 per cent, with 103 of them coming in the same time period.</p>

<h2>Are XL Bully dogs being deliberately harmed?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Calling the figures "concerning", Dr Samantha Gaines, the RSPCA’s dog welfare expert, said that they have "seen an increase generally in reports of serious abuse to animals - particularly intentional harm and beatings."</p>

<p>She is particularly alarmed by "reports relating specifically to XL Bully types" which she says might be "a direct result of the recent UK Government ban on this type of dog."</p>

<p>“This could be a result of the extra pressures this ban has placed on desperate owners who may already be struggling to care for their dogs during this cost of living crisis. But even worse, these could be deliberate acts of cruelty towards dogs who have become increasingly demonised in recent months," she said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, several people are still freely keeping their dogs after successfully being granted exemption certificates. The agreement mandates that the dogs must always be on the leash, muzzled in public and&nbsp;neutered.</p>


XL Bully dogs have been found abandoned, injured and even decapitated, with some of them being beheaded, ever since they were banned in England. Figures released by the RSPCA show that there has been a huge rise in the scale of abuse of these dogs.

XL Bully dogs have been found abandoned, injured and even decapitated, with some of them being beheaded, ever since they were banned in England. Figures released by the RSPCA show that there has been a huge rise in the scale of abuse of these dogs. On December 31 last year, it became illegal to own the breed in the country. The animal charity says that since then the reports of neglect have increased by 239 per cent. The stark rise is shocking, with the number of reports of intentional harm to XL Bully dogs made to the RSPCA rising to 103 in eight months of 2024. The number was 39 in the same period in 2023. In one such disturbing incident of abuse, the body and head of a decapitated dog were found in a shallow grave in Evesham. Another dog with a fractured skull was found in a south London alleyway in January. There were also reports of a cage with a dead XL Bully dog found floating in a Birmingham canal in June. A puppy was also found with blunt force trauma injuries to its head. Also Read: Two dogs that fatally attacked UK grandmother identified as XL bullies Several people have also been abandoning XL Bully dogs, and the charity says that such reports have spiked by a whopping 692 per cent, with 103 of them coming in the same time period. Are XL Bully dogs being deliberately harmed? Calling the figures "concerning", Dr Samantha Gaines, the RSPCA’s dog welfare expert, said that they have "seen an increase generally in reports of serious abuse to animals - particularly intentional harm and beatings." She is particularly alarmed by "reports relating specifically to XL Bully types" which she says might be "a direct result of the recent UK Government ban on this type of dog." “This could be a result of the extra pressures this ban has placed on desperate owners who may already be struggling to care for their dogs during this cost of living crisis. But even worse, these could be deliberate acts of cruelty towards dogs who have become increasingly demonised in recent months," she said. Meanwhile, several people are still freely keeping their dogs after successfully being granted exemption certificates. The agreement mandates that the dogs must always be on the leash, muzzled in public and neutered.

XL Bully dogs found beheaded, dead in cage following ban in England

<p>A woman in her 50s was&nbsp;killed by her two XL bully dogs at her home in Hornchurch, east London, underscoring the growing concern over the breed which has been linked to several violent incidents in the UK.</p>

<p>The incident occurred on Monday (May 20) afternoon, following which a police and emergency response team arrived at the location of the incident.</p>

<p>After receiving the reports of a dog attack at&nbsp;around 1:12 pm from&nbsp;the scene on Cornwall Close,&nbsp;armed officers from the Metropolitan Police swiftly responded as paramedics as well as an air ambulance, attended the scene.</p>

<p>However, unfortunately, despite the efforts by medics from the London ambulance service, the woman was pronounced dead. The two registered XL bully dogs involved in the attack were safely contained in a room in the house and were subsequently seized by the police.</p>

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<p>“Due to the threat posed, armed officers attended. After assessing the situation, officers were able to safely seize two dogs," said a Metropolitan Police spokesman.</p>

<p>“These were registered XL bully dogs and prior to officers’ arrival had been contained inside a room in the house. They did not leave the house at any time during the incident."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman's family is being supported by officers as the community grapples with&nbsp;the&nbsp;tragedy.</p>

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<p>There has been a notable increase in reported attacks in recent years by the breed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Previous cases</strong></h2>

<p>In a previous case, a mother and son were jailed after an eight-year-old boy was seriously injured in an attack by an XL bully dog.</p>

<p>The UK government responded to the surge in attacks by introducing strict regulations. As of February 1, it is illegal to own an XL bully in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.</p>

<p>Owners who applied for an exemption needed to purchase insurance.</p>

<p>In addition to this, they also have to microchip their dog and pay a £92.40 fee per animal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Older dogs must be neutered by June 30. However, there is a relaxation for dogs under the age of one as they can be neutered by this year's end.</p>

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<p>Registered dogs must be muzzled when in public.</p>

<p>The strict decision to ban the breed followed a series of alarming incidents.</p>

<p>This included an attack in Birmingham in September last year where an 11-year-old girl sustained shoulder and arm injuries.</p>

<p>Another 52-year-old Ian Price in the West Midlands was also killed.</p>

<p>In November 2021, 10-year-old Jack Lis was mauled to death by an XL bully dog, leading to the owner's three-year imprisonment.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman in her 50s was killed by her two XL bully dogs at her home in Hornchurch, east London, underscoring the growing concern over the breed which has been linked to several violent incidents in the UK.

A woman in her 50s was killed by her two XL bully dogs at her home in Hornchurch, east London, underscoring the growing concern over the breed which has been linked to several violent incidents in the UK. The incident occurred on Monday (May 20) afternoon, following which a police and emergency response team arrived at the location of the incident. After receiving the reports of a dog attack at around 1:12 pm from the scene on Cornwall Close, armed officers from the Metropolitan Police swiftly responded as paramedics as well as an air ambulance, attended the scene. However, unfortunately, despite the efforts by medics from the London ambulance service, the woman was pronounced dead. The two registered XL bully dogs involved in the attack were safely contained in a room in the house and were subsequently seized by the police. Also Read | China’s gold imports plunge amid record prices and economic uncertainty “Due to the threat posed, armed officers attended. After assessing the situation, officers were able to safely seize two dogs," said a Metropolitan Police spokesman. “These were registered XL bully dogs and prior to officers’ arrival had been contained inside a room in the house. They did not leave the house at any time during the incident." The woman's family is being supported by officers as the community grapples with the tragedy. Also Read | Lawsuit challenges Southwest Airlines' Hispanic student ticket program as discriminatory There has been a notable increase in reported attacks in recent years by the breed. Previous cases In a previous case, a mother and son were jailed after an eight-year-old boy was seriously injured in an attack by an XL bully dog. The UK government responded to the surge in attacks by introducing strict regulations. As of February 1, it is illegal to own an XL bully in England and Wales without an exemption certificate. Owners who applied for an exemption needed to purchase insurance. In addition to this, they also have to microchip their dog and pay a £92.40 fee per animal. Older dogs must be neutered by June 30. However, there is a relaxation for dogs under the age of one as they can be neutered by this year's end. Watch | Zimbabwe in rail modernisation talks with China railway group × Registered dogs must be muzzled when in public. The strict decision to ban the breed followed a series of alarming incidents. This included an attack in Birmingham in September last year where an 11-year-old girl sustained shoulder and arm injuries. Another 52-year-old Ian Price in the West Midlands was also killed. In November 2021, 10-year-old Jack Lis was mauled to death by an XL bully dog, leading to the owner's three-year imprisonment. (With inputs from agencies)

Another shocker! Woman mauled to death by two of her XL Bully dogs in East London home

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<p>A three-year-old boy underwent surgery after being mauled by the family's XL Bully dog in Doncaster, UK. The incident occurred when the child climbed on the dog, leading to serious injuries.</p>

<p>The attacks by XL Bullies are rising in the UK and the government has announced a ban on the breed, citing several serious incidents, including fatalities.</p>

<p>Under new laws, owning an XL Bully is illegal unless previously registered. Dogs must be microchipped, neutered, and kept on a leash with a muzzle in public spaces.</p>

<p>“This family has acknowledged the change in legislation around the XL Bully and registered their dog. But this doesn’t remove the danger these dogs pose and why the ban has come into place," Chief Inspector Emma Cheney of South Yorkshire Police told The Independent.</p>

<p>Chief Inspector Emma Cheney of South Yorkshire Police highlighted the risks posed by XL Bullies, stating, "All dogs can be aggressive...but some dogs have greater capability to cause harm due to their size and strength."</p>

<p>Cheney emphasised the necessity of supervising children around dogs, even family pets. She urged parents to instill respect for a dog's space and establish boundaries around feeding and resting times.</p>

<p>“A dog’s instinct to protect itself is to bite. Parents should ensure children learn to respect a dog’s space and be encouraged to have boundaries around feeding and resting times. An incident like this is a stark reminder that regardless of a dog’s nature, or previous interactions with children, other dogs and people, they are animals and their innate instinct is to protect themselves which can result in serious injuries and sometimes fatality. Take action now and protect your children,” she added.</p>

<p>Recent incidents involving XL Bullies, such as the death of 10-year-old Jack Lis and 68-year-old Esther Martin, have raised concerns about the breed's safety.</p>

<p>In another incident in Battersea, south London, an XL Bully was shot dead after injuring four people, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.</p>


A three-year-old boy underwent surgery after being mauled by the family's XL Bully dog in Doncaster, UK. The incident occurred when the child climbed on the dog, leading to serious injuries.

A three-year-old boy underwent surgery after being mauled by the family's XL Bully dog in Doncaster, UK. The incident occurred when the child climbed on the dog, leading to serious injuries. The attacks by XL Bullies are rising in the UK and the government has announced a ban on the breed, citing several serious incidents, including fatalities. Under new laws, owning an XL Bully is illegal unless previously registered. Dogs must be microchipped, neutered, and kept on a leash with a muzzle in public spaces. “This family has acknowledged the change in legislation around the XL Bully and registered their dog. But this doesn’t remove the danger these dogs pose and why the ban has come into place," Chief Inspector Emma Cheney of South Yorkshire Police told The Independent. Chief Inspector Emma Cheney of South Yorkshire Police highlighted the risks posed by XL Bullies, stating, "All dogs can be aggressive...but some dogs have greater capability to cause harm due to their size and strength." Cheney emphasised the necessity of supervising children around dogs, even family pets. She urged parents to instill respect for a dog's space and establish boundaries around feeding and resting times. “A dog’s instinct to protect itself is to bite. Parents should ensure children learn to respect a dog’s space and be encouraged to have boundaries around feeding and resting times. An incident like this is a stark reminder that regardless of a dog’s nature, or previous interactions with children, other dogs and people, they are animals and their innate instinct is to protect themselves which can result in serious injuries and sometimes fatality. Take action now and protect your children,” she added. Recent incidents involving XL Bullies, such as the death of 10-year-old Jack Lis and 68-year-old Esther Martin, have raised concerns about the breed's safety. In another incident in Battersea, south London, an XL Bully was shot dead after injuring four people, highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.

Three-year-old mauled by XL Bully in UK after government banned the breed

<p>A one-year-old toddler was attacked by an XL bully breed dog outside a London hotel on Monday (Oct 2). The incident occurred near the Hilton Hotel on Catherine Grove in Greenwich, after which the boy was rushed to a hospital.</p>

<p>An eyewitness described the dog as a 'large American bully type' and warned parents regarding this breed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He (baby) was screaming and had a bite on the leg. The mother was beside herself," a neighbour was quoted as saying by the Sun.</p>

<p>London police on X said it had seized the dog, which will be transferred to kennels. The police also arrested a man suspected of being in charge of the ‘out of control’ dog.</p>

<p>The statement from the police read, "The dog and its owner were located by officers. A man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control. The dog has been seized and will be placed in kennels. We wish the victim all the best with his recovery, and our thoughts are with his family."</p>

<h2><strong>Condition of child</strong></h2>

<p>Local media reported that the condition of the child was stable. He is not believed to have sustained life-altering or life-threatening injuries.</p>

<p>Emergency services promptly responded to the distress call and ensured the child received proper medical attention as soon as possible.</p>

<h2><strong>Controversy over XL bully breeds in the UK</strong></h2>

<p>Recently, the Rishi Sunak government announced to ban American&nbsp;<strong>XL bully breeds&nbsp;</strong>in the country by 2023 end, a decision met with nationwide protests. Some blame the owners, while others support the ban.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK: American XL Bully Dogs to be banned; PM Sunak says, 'urgent need to ban this crossbreed'</strong></p>

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<p>The ban was prompted by a series of dog attacks involving XL bully breeds, including a tragic incident on September 14 in Staffordshire. In this incident, 52-year-old Ian Price was fatally attacked while trying to protect his elderly mother.</p>

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<p>In the week leading up to Price's tragic incident, an 11-year-old schoolgirl was severely injured when attacked by an XL bully dog while walking through Birmingham. Furthermore, two men who attempted to intervene were also injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another incident, a 10-year-old boy was attacked by an out-of-control dog while playing football outside his home in Walsall.</p>

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A one-year-old toddler was attacked by an XL bully breed dog outside a London hotel on Monday (Oct 2). The incident occurred near the Hilton Hotel on Catherine Grove in Greenwich, after which the boy was rushed to a hospital.

A one-year-old toddler was attacked by an XL bully breed dog outside a London hotel on Monday (Oct 2). The incident occurred near the Hilton Hotel on Catherine Grove in Greenwich, after which the boy was rushed to a hospital. An eyewitness described the dog as a 'large American bully type' and warned parents regarding this breed. "He (baby) was screaming and had a bite on the leg. The mother was beside herself," a neighbour was quoted as saying by the Sun. London police on X said it had seized the dog, which will be transferred to kennels. The police also arrested a man suspected of being in charge of the ‘out of control’ dog. The statement from the police read, "The dog and its owner were located by officers. A man has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control. The dog has been seized and will be placed in kennels. We wish the victim all the best with his recovery, and our thoughts are with his family." Condition of child Local media reported that the condition of the child was stable. He is not believed to have sustained life-altering or life-threatening injuries. Emergency services promptly responded to the distress call and ensured the child received proper medical attention as soon as possible. Controversy over XL bully breeds in the UK Recently, the Rishi Sunak government announced to ban American XL bully breeds in the country by 2023 end, a decision met with nationwide protests. Some blame the owners, while others support the ban. Watch: UK: American XL Bully Dogs to be banned; PM Sunak says, 'urgent need to ban this crossbreed' × The ban was prompted by a series of dog attacks involving XL bully breeds, including a tragic incident on September 14 in Staffordshire. In this incident, 52-year-old Ian Price was fatally attacked while trying to protect his elderly mother. Also read: No culling of American XL bully dogs, but new rules for owners in UK In the week leading up to Price's tragic incident, an 11-year-old schoolgirl was severely injured when attacked by an XL bully dog while walking through Birmingham. Furthermore, two men who attempted to intervene were also injured. In another incident, a 10-year-old boy was attacked by an out-of-control dog while playing football outside his home in Walsall. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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