A mass walk of XL Bully dogs has been organised in Birmingham, as house owners hope to point out off the truth that the ‘breed is not the problem’.
However, some have criticised one key side of the poster promoting the walk.
In response to these plans, a gaggle of homeowners have deliberate a mass XL Bully walk in Birmingham on September 30, with the intention of exhibiting how ‘gentle the breed really is’.
The commercial on-line reads: “Bully meet – all dogs welcome. Wanna see as many individuals as doable.
“Bring as many individuals and children as doable. Friendly walk!
“We can’t be stopped for walking our dogs.
“Let’s show how gentle the XL Bully really is.
“Let’s get this out there – anyone from Birmingham or surrounding areas turn up, let’s prove people wrong!”
Speaking to Birmingham Live, Jake Harris – the operator of the 0121 Bullys Instagram and TikTok accounts – said that the meet-up was created because of the ‘need to show people that the XL Bullies are not the problem’.
Harris said: “It’s all about the owners – I’ve got three XL Bullies and not one of them would hurt a soul.
“Yes, they might look big and scary but they are big family dogs!
“I’ve got my fingers crossed there will be a lot of families there.
“We need to stand up for our dogs. We need to show the government how friendly and loving our big dogs are.”
However, the meeting has been subject to criticism online, particularly the call for children to attend.
One person tweeted: “A mass XL Bully walk is being planned in Birmingham, with the organiser asking people to “bring as many people and kids as possible.”
“Heaps of huge dogs in one place, with possibly the most sensory stimulus they’ve ever had – no way it could go wrong…”
The actual assembly location is to be introduced nearer to the time, however the flyer suggests will probably be inside Birmingham’s B20 postcode.
LADbible has contacted West Midlands Police, who mentioned: “We’re aware of the planned event and are making efforts to contact the organisers to discuss their plans.”
Several animal charities have spoken out towards the proposed addition of XL Bully dogs to the banned listing, believing that banning total breeds will not be one of the simplest ways to stop assaults.
A spokesperson for the Dog Control Coalition – which is made up of the RSPCA, Blue Cross, Battersea, Dogs Trust, Hope Rescue, Scottish SPCA, The Kennel Club and BVA – mentioned: “The recent incidents are deeply distressing and our thoughts are with all those involved and affected.
“The biggest priority for everyone involved is to protect the public – but banning the breed will sadly not stop these types of incidents recurring.
“For 32 years, the Dangerous Dogs Act has focused on banning types of dog and yet has coincided with an increase in dog bites and the recent deaths show that this approach isn’t working.
“The UK Government must tackle the root issue by dealing with the unscrupulous breeders, who are putting profit before welfare, and the irresponsible owners whose dogs are dangerously out of control.
“The coalition urges the Prime Minister to work with them to fully understand the wide-reaching consequences of his decision to ban American bully XLs, which will have significant impacts on owners, the animal welfare sector, vets, law enforcement and the public.
“It is also critical that any policy designed to protect public safety is based on robust evidence and we are deeply concerned about the lack of data behind this decision and its potential to prevent dog bites.”
LADbible has contacted DEFRA – the federal government division liable for banned dogs – for a remark.
