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The rescue world is batonning down the hatches and bracing itself for the multitude of XL Bullies that are already flooding the ‘free to good home’ pages 😥 You’d think by now the Government would realise that breed specific legislation does not work and actually a different, useful approach is required? Every decade in the UK we have had a ‘devil dog’ and instead of the issue getting better, it’s got worse. The common denominator? People. Not dogs. Not specific breeds. People who are greedy breeders who don’t give a jot about temperament or where their pups end up. People who are attracted to a dog because of how it looks, improving status and ego. People who don’t care enough to check their pup’s lineage, don’t care enough to consider if they have the skills and knowledge and lifestyle for the dog they ‘like the look of’. Ban stupid people Rishi, not dogs. My heart goes out to every decent, responsible XL Bully owner today. As a genuine dog lover, I feel your pain, I hear your fear. Please look out for the proactive advice being offered by wise folks such as DDA Watch and take steps NOW to keep your dog safe and please do NOT sign anything if asked to hand your dog over to the police. Get advice immediately if you are approached by the police from a firm such as Wheldon Law Dog Specialists :- 1 The Waterhouse Hertfordshire HP1 1ES Email: hello@wheldonlaw.co.uk If your dog isn’t neutered, consider doing it now, exemption normally requires it; start to muzzle train, now; keep your garden & home secure and your dog on a lead - don’t give anyone any need to ‘report you’. The process has not yet been publicised but going by previous law, these steps are common sense approaches. Sending you all my very best wishes xx PS my crazy hound adores a little XL girl who lives locally - they run free and play together 🧡
I wonder if the family of Ian Price, the poor man who was mauled to death by two XL Bully’s would share your sentiment that it’s never the dogs fault. I had the misfortune of watching a clip of the attack before I knew what the video was and I wish I could unsee it. The sheer level of power and savagery these dogs are capable of means they aren’t suitable as pets and to suggest otherwise is delusional. Perhaps the woman in Tennesse who tried in vain for 10 minutes to stop her own two ‘loyal family XL bully’s’ she’d had for 8 years from mauling her 2 children to death would agree that it’s not the dogs fault? This narrative that it’s always the owners fault is delusional at best, and an insult to the people who have lost loved ones to dog attacks.
I’m left wondering why successive governments, over several decades, have refused to go after the people responsible. The only answer I’m coming up with is that it’s easier, less effort and cheaper to go after the dogs. It highlights how useless our politicians are, whichever party they represent 😡
The Bully XL, Pit Bull breeds have been brought about by selective breeding. The genetic make up of these breeds is that of aggression, jaw and muscle development. Unfortunately the trigger for attack is random and unpredictable. In many cases the owners are of a profile type whereby responsibility is the lowest driver. Their motivation, is status, ego and blood sports. Sorry, but extermination of these breeds is the only way of addressing this. One more toddler death is not acceptable.
I saw in the paper yesterday over half of XLs come from a single, very aggressive, males bloodline, due to ridiculous amounts of inbreeding by those just looking to make money. Yet people seem to always want the breed banned, rather than the breeders who created the problem.
I met a few in the pub last weekend, they were beautiful and gentle friendly things. Its just madness to categorise a whole breed as dangerous. I do have a dangerous dog, who has to be muzzled and because she's small and cute they'll never ban sausages dogs. I bet they have more bites from smaller dogs on the whole. It's plain wrong!
Perhaps dog licences should be re-introduced. I have witnessed well trained dogs attacking other animals and people. Some dogs are simply more aggressive whether trained or not. The bigger the dog the more damage it can do. To say the dogs aren’t bad but the owners are is too simplistic. Dogs have instincts. That sweet softy animal can turn very quickly when triggered. I knew a very well looked after and trained bull terrier that attacked and disfigured his handler of 8 years without provocation one day. Had he been the size of an XL bully that person would not be alive today.
It would make more sense to heavily penalise irresponsible dog owners rather than targeting a breed. Lazy approach. I’ve had 2 pit bull rescues, great family dogs if responsibly trained and handled.
I hear this but banning stupid people is an order of magnitude less likely to be successful than BSL so what is the actual answer to powerful dogs who are emotionally overwhelmed? Even well bred 60kg bull breeds living with nice people can be pushed beyond their limits in some circumstances.
My little hound loves an XL girl who lives near us too. She’s the sweetest girl and they love playing together. I feel so sad for her and her family because I know how loved she is and I know how much they’ll be panicking right now 😢
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1yThere’s an XL bully breeder near me. At one point he had 9 puppies in his 1 bedroom flat. He breeds his 2 dogs (both female) twice a year. He was friendly, but after that one conversation I decided to always avoid him. I just didn’t like anything he said to me. Then a few years ago I also worked with someone who bred XL bullies in her spare time. Her 2 bxtches were in a cage in her garden. Also bred them at least once, sometimes twice a year. I instantly didn’t like her either because the breeding chat got me feeling very uneasy. Luckily I hardly saw her and she didn’t stay put long. So I’ve for some reason had the misfortune to chat with 2 XL bully breeders and I took a dislike to both. I hardly ever dislike people. But I also believe one should adopt dogs, not buy them. My nutty Starr is a rescue. The best breed going. 🌈✨