XL Bully Dog Crisis: Surge in Attacks, Abandonments

Specialist kennels in the UK, housing over five hundred seized XL Bully dogs, are overwhelmed with attacks surging since the breed ban in 2024. Workers like Mark describe harrowing scenes, with most dogs now classified as high-risk. Attacks have risen yearly, resulting in at least six deaths, and police costs for kenneling have skyrocketed. Despite many dogs belonging to crime groups, eighty-five percent are returned to owners after court. Post-ban, abandonments have exploded, and some non-attackers face euthanasia due to rehoming bans. Recent tragedies have families pushing for owner background checks. Police anticipate more trouble as pre-ban pups mature, and the government is reviewing rules, balancing critics with public safety.

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