XL bully dogs are going up on the market on pet web sites after the federal government introduced plans for a ban by the tip of the yr.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated American XL bully dogs might be banned after a variety of assaults, together with that of an 11-year-old lady in Birmingham.
The ban sparked outrage amongst house owners, with one XL bully proprietor in Bolton organising a protest, which might require XL bully dogs already owned to be muzzled.
One web site, referred to as “Preloved” listed a four-month-old XL bully puppy for £350 in Bolton.
The publish was created a few weeks in the past with the outline: “I have one female XL bully puppy left for sale.
“She’s a choc tri and up for sale due to being messed around by new owners as they didn’t have time for her.
“Even though she has been messed around, it hasn’t brought her spirit down.
“She’s very friendly, loves people, food, and she’s sued to children and other pets.
“She’s a beautiful girl who needs a loving home and if no home is found, she will stay with me.”
Two different XL bully dogs have been on sale in Manchester and one other three puppies have been on sale in Heywood for £350 every.
The authorities has stated there might be a transition interval and house owners of the XL bully dogs don’t must take any motion at this stage.
A small protest towards this variation took place in Bolton exterior the city corridor on Saturday, September 23.
No dogs had been current however individuals attended, holding indicators of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak muzzled with messages stating “Muzzle Rishi” and “Don’t Bully My Breed”.
Organiser Paul Hopwood said: “They are only dangerous in the wrong hands.
“I own two and they are never any problems.
“They are in the wrong hands.
“People want to use them as a fashion accessory like a bracelet.
“They don’t really know exactly how powerful they can be.”
Early in September, a 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a canine dangerously uncontrolled after two males and an 11-year-old lady had been injured by an XL bully crossbreed which was uncontrolled in Birmingham.
And just lately, Ian Price, a 52 yr old man from Staffordshire, died in hospital after being attacked by two XL bullies.
But XL bully house owners preserve that the issue with assaults stems from house owners and never the canine breed itself.
