U.K. to Ban American Bully XL Dogs After Fatal Attack: Ensuring Community Safety

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban the American bully XL breed of dogs in Britain, following a fatal attack and a recent incident where an 11-year-old girl was seriously injured. The breed is not currently recognized by the U.K. or U.S. Kennel Clubs, but Sunak aims to define the breed and outlaw it under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The American bully XL would become the fourth breed banned under the act, joining the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasileiro. The U.K. Kennel Club argues that no breed is inherently dangerous and that irresponsible dog owners are the primary factor in biting incidents.