UK Implements Ban on American XL Bully Dogs After String of Attacks

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UK Implements Ban on American XL Bully Dogs After String of Attacks
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American XL Bully dogs may be banned in the UK by the end of the year following a series of attacks, including a fatal one. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has tasked ministers with defining the breed and plans to ban it under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The breed, a cross between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier, is not officially recognized in the UK. The move comes after viral footage showed an American XL Bully attacking multiple people, including a child. Concerns about the breed's temperament and potential danger have prompted urgent action.

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