AMERICAN XL Bully dogs have been a talking point after a rise in attacks.
Here is everything you need to know about the American XL Bully breed.
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What is an XL bully?
The American Bully got recognition as a breed from US United Kennel Club in 2013.
It’s been called a “natural extension” of the better known American Pit Bull Terrier.
The muscular dogs have been crossbred with other breeds including English Bulldogs, Olde English Bulldogs, and American Bulldogs.
XL is referring the the dog’s size category, of which there are four: pocket, standard, classic and XL.
XL’s tend to be around 33-50cm in height, and weigh in at 20-60kg.
Are XL bullies illegal in the UK?
Yes, the American Bully XL will been banned in the UK.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, September 15, 2023 confirmed the breed will be banned by the end of the year, after Home Secretary Suella Braverman revealed she wanted to outlaw the breed.
The PM said in a video posted on X, formally known as Twitter: “These dogs are dangerous and I want to reassure the public we will take all the necessary steps to keep them safe.”
Since 2021, the breed has been responsible for more than 70% of all dog-related deaths in the UK.
Suella Braverman commissioned urgent advice on the breed following another attack on a child that happened on September 9, 2023.
Writing on social media following the incident, Braverman said: “This is appalling. This is a clear and lethal danger to our communities, particularly to children. We can’t go on like this.
“I have commissioned urgent advice on banning them.”
The following breeds have been banned in the UK:
- Pitbull Terrier
- Dogo Argentino
- Japanese Tosa
- Fila Brasileiro
How much does an XL bully cost?
The price of a dog can vary considerably, depending on who you buy from, colour and gender.
Other factors that affect this include the rarity of the breed, whether you’re looking to buy a popular cross breed, or a purebred, and if the dog has been trained in advance.
The price of puppies soared during national Covid lockdowns in the UK and it was reported in June 2021 that prices had quadrupled, as lockdown supercharged the demand for furry friends.
Prices for American Bully XLs will vary, but they’re not cheap.
Pups are on sale for between £650 and £3,000 on dog selling platform Forever Puppy.
September 15, 2023 at 05:07PM
from The Sun