U.K. bans "American XL bully" dogs after spate of deadly attacks
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London —A ban on American XL bully dogs came into effect on Thursday in England and Wales after a spate of violent attacks. Now, owners must apply for an exemption, which requires proof of neutering and liability insurance, in order to keep their pets. All XL bullies must be muzzled and kept on a leash in public.
Before 2021 in the U.K., there were only approximately three dog attack deaths per year. After 2021, there have been at least 23, many of which have involved American XL bullies, according to CBS News partner network BBC News.
"These dogs aren't cared for by the breeders — they just want money — so from the greed at the start (and) irresponsible ownership in the middle, we've got children dying," Emma Whitfield, whose 10-year-old son was killed by an American XL bully in 2021, said last September.
