XL Bully campaigner attacked by one of the dogs he advocates for still insists the blame lies with ‘the owner’ who should have put his pet on a lead

XL Bully campaigner attacked by one of the dogs he advocates for still insists the blame lies with ‘the owner’ who should have put his pet on a lead

An XL Bully campaigner attacked by one of the dogs he advocates for has insisted he still blames ‘the owner’ who he said ‘was telling the dog to do that to me’. Married father-of-three Ben Cźyżyk, 38, from Wolverhampton, had puncture wounds and deep bruising after the brutal attack just after 10pm on Friday September … Read more

Father whose toddler son, 2, had 12 surgeries after pitbull ripped off his face warns pet owners: ‘When you own a dangerous dog you’re putting everyone at risk’

Father whose toddler son, 2, had 12 surgeries after pitbull ripped off his face warns pet owners: ‘When you own a dangerous dog you’re putting everyone at risk’

A father whose 22-month-old toddler had 12 surgeries after a pitbull ripped off his face has warned pet owners that owning dangerous dogs ‘puts everyone at risk’.   Jose Rodriguez’ son JJ – short for Jose Joel – was playing outside in his front yard with his older sisters just before he was brutally attacked by … Read more

Experts and vets warn behaviour of lockdown puppies is ‘down to the owner’ – with Jack Russells, Chihuahuas, chow chows and even cockapoos among most problematic

Experts and vets warn behaviour of lockdown puppies is ‘down to the owner’ – with Jack Russells, Chihuahuas, chow chows and even cockapoos among most problematic

They might be some of the most sought after dogs in the world, but these unlikely breeds can still be vicious despite their adorable visage. The Chihuahua, the Jack Russell Terrier and the Cockapoo are among the most popular pooches in the UK but vets say they are often prone to lashing out – even … Read more

Yet another day of dog attacks: Video shows man dragged into the road by dog before car tries to ram animal off him as owner watches her beloved King Charles Spaniel get ripped apart and killed by XL Bully after it broke free of 10-year-old girl walking it

Yet another day of dog attacks: Video shows man dragged into the road by dog before car tries to ram animal off him as owner watches her beloved King Charles Spaniel get ripped apart and killed by XL Bully after it broke free of 10-year-old girl walking it

Shocking footage has shown the moment a man was dragged into the road by an attacking dog, before a car tried to ram at the large animal in a bid to get it off. The frightening incident, that took place in Sheffield yesterday afternoon, shows the man holding a small black dog high in the air … Read more

XL Bully owner shares video of muzzle training with her dog as she hits out at plan to ban breed after series of vicious street attacks

XL Bully owner shares video of muzzle training with her dog as she hits out at plan to ban breed after series of vicious street attacks

XL Bully owner shares video of muzzle training with her dog as she hits out at plan to ban breed after series of vicious street attacks By Shannon Mcguigan Published: 17:34 BST, 21 September 2023 | Updated: 09:24 BST, 22 September 2023 A woman told users it was ‘still so hard to accept’ that her … Read more

UK’s most child-friendly dog breeds revealed… after American XL Bully is banned after spate of vicious attacks

UK’s most child-friendly dog breeds revealed… after American XL Bully is banned after spate of vicious attacks

Whether it’s an adorable dachshund or a loyal labrador, an estimated 10 million UK households share their home with a dog.  Choosing a furry companion to join your family can be a difficult decision with a lot of factors to consider. With a rise in dangerous dog incidents, choosing a breed that is safe to … Read more

Hundreds of XL Bully owners mount angry protest against plan to ban their pets (after deciding to leave their dogs at home) after spate of attacks on children and passers-by sparked outrage

Hundreds of XL Bully owners mount angry protest against plan to ban their pets (after deciding to leave their dogs at home) after spate of attacks on children and passers-by sparked outrage

Hundreds of XL Bully owners massed in London today to protest at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s plans to ban the breed. The muscular mutts have become public enemy number one in the dog world after a series of attacks by the powerful beasts in recent months. The breed is set to be banned by the end … Read more

Panic over XL Bully ban: Worried owners put their pets up for sale for up to £1,300 and beg vets to re-register them as ‘Staffies’ – while shelters are inundated with requests

Panic over XL Bully ban: Worried owners put their pets up for sale for up to £1,300 and beg vets to re-register them as ‘Staffies’ – while shelters are inundated with requests

Owners of XL Bullies are asking vets to change the breed their dog is registered under and ‘inundating’ animal shelters with requests to home their animals. The breed is set to be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, including that of father-of-two Ian Price from Staffordshire, who was killed … Read more

I’m a professional dog walker who owns three XL Bullies – and I get more grief from Labradors and Dalmatians

I’m a professional dog walker who owns three XL Bullies – and I get more grief from Labradors and Dalmatians

The owner of three American XL Bully dogs has expressed his outrage over government plans to ban the breed despite a spate of horrific attacks which have led to deaths and terrible injuries.  Professional dog walker Lee Sansum, 38, from St Margaret’s, Kent, defended the fearsome breed, claiming he regularly has more problems with Dalmatians … Read more

XL Bully dogs are banned from mass protest walk ‘to show how gentle the breed’ is in Birmingham after huge backlash

XL Bully dogs are banned from mass protest walk ‘to show how gentle the breed’ is in Birmingham after huge backlash

The organisers of a mass protest walk intended to show that American XL Bullies are ‘gentle’ has banned owners from bringing the dogs along to the march which is scheduled to happen in Birmingham this weekend.  The protestors initially said they wanted to show how ‘gentle the breed really is’ and hoped to see ‘as … Read more