Summary
The article examines the actions taken by kennels in the UK to handle aggressive XL bully dogs after a 2024 ban. Kennels, often dealing with dogs seized from crime-related cases, are full and facing more cases of dog attacks. Families affected by these attacks are calling for stricter laws that target dog owners as well.
Key Facts
- XL bully dogs are subject to a ban in the UK since 2024, and seized or abandoned dogs are taken to specialist kennels.
- Kennels are kept secretive due to the threat from organized crime groups wanting to reclaim their dogs.
- Over 500 XL bullies are housed across seven sites managed by the same company.
- Official reports indicate a rise in dog attacks in the UK since 2018, with at least six deaths linked to XL bullies in the year following the ban.
- The mother of a victim killed by an XL bully is advocating for tougher laws focusing on both dogs and their owners.
- Kennel operators report a regular increase in calls for aggressive XL bullies, especially during school holidays.
- Each dog in the kennels is graded based on aggression levels, with "green" for least aggressive and "black" for most aggressive.
- The kennels are always at full capacity due to ongoing demands.
