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AGAIN! Something must be done

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Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:22

Yes I know, another XL bulky thread. But seriously, this breed is like a mine field, randomly killing owners all over. You never know when/where it will happen next.

I truly can't wrap my head around people like this woman - may she rest in peace - who are all over the internet defending these KILLERS. They all think theirs is different, theirs would never kill, theirs is a big softy.

Is it time to do something more serious? The legislation brought in doesn't seem to have stopped deaths, although at least it does appear to be the owners (who are stupid enough to keep them) who are dying now instead of innocent members of the public.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/xl-bully-owner-celebrating-birthday-mauled-death-videos-defending-breed/

XL Bully owner was celebrating birthday when she was mauled to death - as videos emerge of her defending breed

An XL Bully owner killed by her dog had just come home from celebrating her birthday when she was mauled to death.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/xl-bully-owner-celebrating-birthday-mauled-death-videos-defending-breed

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YellowSunblueclouds · 07/06/2024 12:45

They all need to be PTS. Get rid of the breed totally

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TallulahBetty · 07/06/2024 12:45

DoubIeLeopardy · 07/06/2024 12:40

Not directly perhaps, but it's all part of shit dog ownership, and shit dog ownership is what causes these attacks.

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Shit ownership PLUS the nature of these beasts. It's not always bad owners, although of course it often is. These things have it in their very genes

DoubIeLeopardy · 07/06/2024 12:44

As it goes, I think XL bullies are a nightmare breed. I wouldn't own one, I wouldn't let my DC near one (and I say that as a lifelong dog owner).

But breed specific legislation isn't the answer to preventing terrible irresponsible dog breeding and ownership. They'll just move on to another breed.

gamerchick · 07/06/2024 12:44

SilverShadowNight · 07/06/2024 12:38

I read that up to half of all XL bullies are descended from an American Dog called Killer Kimbo, who has a history of violent offspring.

Its more than half and as the UK has a small breeding pool the inbreeding just gets worse.

They're incapable of staying sane. They physically cant. What has been done to those dogs is outrageous. The only way is to euthenise that bloodline completely.

TallulahBetty · 07/06/2024 12:43

iamreallyabee · 07/06/2024 12:31

Maybe they are big softies as well but like with my cat who just had this prey switch when he was little and would start attacking me viciously, it's just an instinctive thing taking over them, I don't think they are bad

But the instinct causes them to do bad things! Of course they are bad. They all need to be culled

DoubIeLeopardy · 07/06/2024 12:43

Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:42

Completely disagree. Look into what @SilverShadowNight mentioned, it's 100% bred into them.

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Yes, by shit dog owners. Who then sell them for £££ to yet more shit dog owners.

They didn't breed themselves!

Hoppinggreen · 07/06/2024 12:42

Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:38

I'm totally against ear/tail docking, but I doubt that's what caused the attack

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It does suggest an irresponsible owner who had no real interest in the dogs welfare so while not a direct cause it suggests an overall pattern of bad dog ownership that led to this death

PostItInABook · 07/06/2024 12:42

If people are dumb enough to make the choice to own one they accept the risks and possible consequences, including that it might turn on them and kill them or, even worse, someone else.

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Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:42

DoubIeLeopardy · 07/06/2024 12:40

Not directly perhaps, but it's all part of shit dog ownership, and shit dog ownership is what causes these attacks.

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Completely disagree. Look into what @SilverShadowNight mentioned, it's 100% bred into them.

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Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:40

iamreallyabee · 07/06/2024 12:31

Maybe they are big softies as well but like with my cat who just had this prey switch when he was little and would start attacking me viciously, it's just an instinctive thing taking over them, I don't think they are bad

Could your cat kill you though?

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DoubIeLeopardy · 07/06/2024 12:40

Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:38

I'm totally against ear/tail docking, but I doubt that's what caused the attack

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Not directly perhaps, but it's all part of shit dog ownership, and shit dog ownership is what causes these attacks.

iamreallyabee · 07/06/2024 12:40

HeadacheEarthquake · 07/06/2024 12:39

... are you mental?

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What did I say ?

HeadacheEarthquake · 07/06/2024 12:39

iamreallyabee · 07/06/2024 12:31

Maybe they are big softies as well but like with my cat who just had this prey switch when he was little and would start attacking me viciously, it's just an instinctive thing taking over them, I don't think they are bad

... are you mental?

SilverShadowNight · 07/06/2024 12:38

I read that up to half of all XL bullies are descended from an American Dog called Killer Kimbo, who has a history of violent offspring.

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Singersong · 07/06/2024 12:38

Beautifulbythebay · 07/06/2024 12:33

Some inhuman bastard had docked it's ears... Any wonder it had no affection or loyalty to humans?

I'm totally against ear/tail docking, but I doubt that's what caused the attack

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Beautifulbythebay · 07/06/2024 12:33

Some inhuman bastard had docked it's ears... Any wonder it had no affection or loyalty to humans?

iamreallyabee · 07/06/2024 12:31

Maybe they are big softies as well but like with my cat who just had this prey switch when he was little and would start attacking me viciously, it's just an instinctive thing taking over them, I don't think they are bad