The United Kingdom (UK) has made it illegal to own an XL Bully dog without an exemption certificate, and in response, people have turned to owning an even more dangerous breed called the Cane Corso. This Italian breed weighs up to 50 kg, belongs to the ancient Roman war dogs, and is used as a guard dog. As per The Metro, some experts call this breed a "killing machine" due to the strength and protective instincts it possesses.&nbsp;
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The breed is gradually becoming popular after it was shown to be owned by Love Island's Jack Fincham and by the English footballer Marcus Rashford. The preference is also building, as the breed does not face any particular restrictions in the UK as XL Bully. Although there is no specific data available about how many people own the breed, canine behaviour specialists claim they are being seen more often than ever.&nbsp;
The owner of Canine Instructor Academy in Suffolk, Rob Alleyne, describes the breed as "an XL bully on steroids" and claims he and his colleagues witness cane Corso on the streets more often than they used to.&nbsp;
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"It's a killing machine, and they've become much more popular now. The ban on XL bullies has just pushed people towards an even worse dog that doesn't need to be registered, and God help us if they become too popular. I certainly know my trainees are now seeing more cane corso dogs in their own training classes than they used to," he told the news outlet.&nbsp;
He said that it feels like history is repeating itself, as the same scenario had occurred for a pit bull terrier. He said that when the pitbull terrier was banned, people replaced it with another breed far more dangerous than it.&nbsp;
"They just made a new one worse than the preceding one: the XL bully. And then if we ban the cane corso, people will just go out and get something else," he told the Times.&nbsp;
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Bill Lambert, a spokesman for the Kennel Club, told The Metro: "Lots of families enjoy owning larger breeds or types of dogs, and many may now be looking for a pet that is broadly similar to an XL bully but not a banned type, without any ill intentions. Any dog can make a wonderful family pet if bred, trained, and socialised properly - and with a larger dog, owners need to understand their pet's size, strength, and exercise needs and be able to accommodate these responsibly."
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He added that such powerful dogs can be used to train people with the aim of some illicit crimes, and banning these breeds will make people find another one with more danger.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

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The United Kingdom (UK) has made it illegal to own an XL Bully dog without an exemption certificate, and in response, people have turned to owning an even more dangerous breed called the Cane Corso. This Italian breed weighs up to 50 kg, belongs to the ancient Roman war dogs, and is used as a guard dog. As per The Metro, some experts call this breed a "killing machine" due to the strength and protective instincts it possesses. Also read | New Orleans truck attack | Scouting city, burning Airbnb...: Here's how suspect planned the rampage The breed is gradually becoming popular after it was shown to be owned by Love Island's Jack Fincham and by the English footballer Marcus Rashford. The preference is also building, as the breed does not face any particular restrictions in the UK as XL Bully. Although there is no specific data available about how many people own the breed, canine behaviour specialists claim they are being seen more often than ever. The owner of Canine Instructor Academy in Suffolk, Rob Alleyne, describes the breed as "an XL bully on steroids" and claims he and his colleagues witness cane Corso on the streets more often than they used to. Also read | Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he? "It's a killing machine, and they've become much more popular now. The ban on XL bullies has just pushed people towards an even worse dog that doesn't need to be registered, and God help us if they become too popular. I certainly know my trainees are now seeing more cane corso dogs in their own training classes than they used to," he told the news outlet. He said that it feels like history is repeating itself, as the same scenario had occurred for a pit bull terrier. He said that when the pitbull terrier was banned, people replaced it with another breed far more dangerous than it. "They just made a new one worse than the preceding one: the XL bully. And then if we ban the cane corso, people will just go out and get something else," he told the Times. Also read | Awkward moment on camera: Republican Senator's husband refuses to shake hands with Kamala Harris, internet reacts Bill Lambert, a spokesman for the Kennel Club, told The Metro: "Lots of families enjoy owning larger breeds or types of dogs, and many may now be looking for a pet that is broadly similar to an XL bully but not a banned type, without any ill intentions. Any dog can make a wonderful family pet if bred, trained, and socialised properly - and with a larger dog, owners need to understand their pet's size, strength, and exercise needs and be able to accommodate these responsibly." Also read | After Germany, France accuses Elon Musk of 'direct intervention' in elections; Norway PM terms it 'worrying' He added that such powerful dogs can be used to train people with the aim of some illicit crimes, and banning these breeds will make people find another one with more danger. (With inputs from agencies)

UK bans XL Bully dog, people opt for THIS breed known as ‘killing machine’

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;

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.

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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.

<h2>Are XL Bully dogs being deliberately harmed?&nbsp;</h2>

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&nbsp;neutered.

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.

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UK bans XL Bully dog, people opt for THIS breed known as ‘killing machine’

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