Britain weighs banning American XL bully dogs after deadly attack on 11-year-old
American XL Bully dog | Wikimedia Commons
Britain's Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, said that she was seeking"urgent advice" about the potential prohibition of American Bully dogs aftera recent dog attack on an 11-year-old girl.
Braverman has initiated the process of seeking counsel on outlawing XL Bully dogsafter an incident in Birmingham over the weekend when a girl was harmed by one of the dogs of the XL Bully breed, also injuring the two men who tried to help her.
Expressing her shock and concern, Braverman described the American XL Bully as a significant and lethal threat to communities, especially children, in a social media statement. She stressed the need for immediate action.
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The incident occurred on a busy road over the weekend in Birminghamwhen the dog escaped its owner's control and attacked an 11-year-oldgirl.
She is currently in recovery after receiving hospital treatment.
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Campaigners have been advocating for months for a ban on XL Bully dogs, which have ancestral links to the American pitbull terrier.
UK's Dangerous Dogs Act
The Dangerous Dogs Act prohibits certain types of dogs in private possession if they getdangerously out of control in a public place or a private place. The law also provides for such dogs to be seized by the authorities.
Currently, the UK bans four dog breeds, including the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasileiro, under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
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Notably, the XL Bully is not officially recognised as a distinct breed by the UK's Kennel Club. The Kennel Club argues against breed-specific bans, sayingthat responsible ownership and training play a pivotal role in preventing dog-related incidents, rather than focusing solely on specific breeds.
The term "bully breeds" originated from their historical use in blood sports like bull baiting, characterised by their muscular build and heavier bone structure compared to pit bulls.
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