Rejected petition Add “American bully” dogs to the list of banned dog breeds in the UK.
The current list of UK banned dogs does not currently include bully or bully cross breeds, which are increasingly involved in fatal or near fatal attacks on people.
The Government should review dog attack statistics associated with this breed, and take action to prevent further death or injuries.
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The American Bully was recognised as a breed by the US United Kennel Club in 2013.
The org calls it a “natural extension” of the American Pit Bull Terrier that’s been crossbred with breeds including the American Bulldog, English Bulldog and Olde English Bulldogge.
In May 2023, Jonathan Hogg was killed by an XL Bully. Weeks before, baby Tillie Mai Fox was attacked and almost killed by an American Bully.
60% of the dog-related deaths in the UK last year were caused by bully/bully crosses.
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