Child, 3, left ‘significantly bleeding’ after household XL Bully canine attack

A 3-year-old toddler has been mauled by his household’s pet XL bully.

The incident occurred at a property on Monday in Doncaster, when the canine sunk its tooth into his face whereas he was attempting to climb on the animal.

The canine was seized at 1.15pm and the boy was rushed to hospital for surgical procedure.

The animal was seized by police once they arrived on the scene and has been saved at some kennels whereas they perform an investigation.

Emma Cheney, South Yorkshire Police’s chief inspector, stated the XL bully is a registered animal however it’s nonetheless harmful.

She stated: ‘This family have acknowledged the change in legislation around the XL Bully and registered their dog, but this doesn’t take away the hazard that these dogs pose and why the ban has come into place.

‘All dogs can be aggressive; they are animals, but some dogs have greater capability to cause harm due to their size and strength.

‘Children should never be unsupervised when with dogs, even family pets that you believe “would never hurt” your children.

‘A dog’s intuition to guard itself is to chew. Parents ought to guarantee kids study to respect a canine’s area and be inspired to have boundaries round feeding and resting occasions.’

Rishi Sunak introduced in September that the American XL Bully canine can be banned within the UK following a collection of assaults.

This follows assaults together with a person who was mauled to loss of life by two dogs close to a major faculty in Staffordshire.

An 11-year-old schoolgirl was additionally badly injured when an XL bully canine randomly attacked her as she walked by means of Birmingham, in addition to two males who tried to intervene.

And a boy, 10, was savaged by an uncontrolled canine as he performed soccer exterior his home in Walsall.

Other dogs have additionally been victims of assaults, with a cocker spaniel-dachshund cross significantly injured by an XL bully in Southampton.

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