XL bullies would be the fifth canine breed to be banned within the UK because the Dangerous Dogs Act was launched in 1991.
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An animal shelter close to Sheffield has mentioned the federal government should tackle the basis reason for the rising variety of canine chunk incidents as debate rages round banning the American XL bully breed.
But Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, based mostly in North Anston, close to Sheffield, has mentioned the Act “simply isn’t working” because the variety of critical assaults has continued to extend regardless of 4 teams of ‘dangerous’ canine breeds already banned within the UK.
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary mentioned: “We are all incredibly concerned about the rising number of dog bite incidents and the biggest priority of everyone involved is to protect the public. Thirty-two years of the Dangerous Dogs Act, which has focused on banning specific types, has coincided with a troubling increase in dog bites and fatalities which shows that this approach simply isn’t working. The biggest priority for everyone involved is to protect the public.
“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.”
Campaigners in opposition to the ban concern that it’ll see bully breeds deserted, left at animal shelters, and even killed.
As American XL bullies are usually not formally recognised as a breed by the Royal Kennel Club, the dogs shall be recognized by their bodily traits, as decided by a canine laws officer.
Banned dogs may be seized by the police and destroyed, except the proprietor applies for an exemption from courtroom. The canine will even have to be neutered, microchipped, and muzzled in public.
