XL Bullies to be destroyed now!

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Sick of these monsters still being on our streets (I never see them muzzled as their irresponsible owners don't comply) and worse still knowing that they are still in homes with children.

AIBU that they should be put to sleep NOW

I've never even seen one in real life,

blame the owners, not the dogs.

the legislation is fundamentally flawed.

I haven't seen one, but I'm horrified by the stories I'm reading about their attacks.

Yes they should all be put down. Telling owners to muzzle them doesn't work - the type of person who keeps a dog like that isn't the type of person who follows the rules.

Are you going to do it? You are aware that veterinary professionals don't generally enter the profession to put healthy animals to sleep? And none of them have to put any animal to sleep if they don't agree with it. Indeed many practices are refusing which leaves one or two in any given area where they will oblige. How do you think that will affect the mental health of the staff? Spending all day putting healthy puppies to sleep? Would you like to spend your working day doing that?
The ban will do nothing. They will be replaced with another equally powerful breed. The answer isn't breed bans, it's ownership bans, much more restrictive breeding laws, import bans etc. Other countries manage these very well, it's just the UK government that is useless.

I agree they should all be put down, without exception. I live in London and have seen a couple in the streets, unmuzzled. Saying it is about the owners is a non argument. A cockapoo with terrible owners couldn't maul a child. Every week there is a new case of someone being hurt or killed, sick of these dangerous animals.

This genetically test them any linked to Kimbo should be destroyed or if owners want to keep them have teeth removed. Not really bothered about one knocking me over if it can't bite.

Yes we had a gummy dog through old age, he was fine and loved life, would never have had him put down because he had next to no teeth. He managed his dog meat perfectly fine, also loved vegan ice cream and any tip bits he could get.

I agree. I've been attacked by a dog once before. I was badly injured and scarred for life. But at least it was a small dog and not one that would have actually blinded me.

Or killed me, even. I was only small.

Bring me the syringe - I am volunteering to get the job done.

No amount of the "blame the owners" excuse (and of course they and the breeders are to blame for this situation) will alter the fact that they are not safe animals to have in the home or in public and we have no choice but to get rid of them.

I don't think it's legal to put the monsters to sleep. Unless we can kill humans now?

Ah, you mean the dogs that are being brought up by the monsters?

Unless the arseholes who bring innocent puppies up in the world as status dogs are removed from the streets you are always going to have this. Whether it's XLs or another breed. Deal with the problem properly.

You wouldn't be using hysterical nonsense-speak to provoke arguments, would you OP?

If so, you've failed with me. You're wrong, no argument about it, no need for further discussion. PredictabilityPreferred has said all that needs to be said.

Have an interesting day, OP.

yanbu - there’s a guy who lives round here who has 2 - walks them off the lead and says they are ‘his’ dogs and he will do as they please, fuck the government etc. No muzzle no nothing. People avoid him as much as they can and everyone knows where he lives - people have said he is breeding them but don’t know.

Exterminate every last one of them. YANBU.

How is it nonsense speak to say that dangerous animals should be put down? It seems like a civic duty to the citizens it endangers. Like you, and me.
I've actually read about this from a vet interview; guess which animal is the vast majority of bites and serious injuries coming from?

We need to deal with the consequence as well as the cause (breeders).

You could raise a lion from a cub, train it, love it, and be reasonably sure it wouldn't harm you. But you'd be an idiot. You rightly wouldn't be allowed to take it out for exercise in public. It's cruel to breed these beasts. Cruel to them and cruel to everyone who is at risk around them.

Could be that the OP lives in an area that they are more prevalent. Perhaps she's afraid to let her children leave the house, because several dickhead neighbours have these dogs and its like an accident waiting to happen.
Any hysteria would be justified in that situation, don't you think?

Have you reported him?

I am surprised at the idea of vets having a problem putting them down, given that each time they do, it could be saving the life of a child. Animals get put down all the time, it is the only solution to overcrowding in rescue centres because people are ditching their lockdown dogs now!

YANBU, put them all down, as PP said, a small dog might try to bite but can't kill you

Agreed. Euthanise them all AND bring in stricter dog ownership laws.

All dogs on a lead when outside, no exceptions. Bring back dog wardens, dog licenses.

Mandatory dog training courses - lose ownership and/or fine if no compliance.

The government has been too weak on this issue.

Well the ones I’ve seen since the ban actually have been muzzled

We had one at work on Monday getting his baubles taken off. He was a sweetheart.

I’m really glad someone has said this. Suicide is a huge problem in veterinary medicine https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20231010-the-acute-suicide-crisis-among-veterinarians-youre-always-going-to-be-failing-somebody

The thought of putting any healthy animal down, particularly one that hasn’t done anything wrong, is heartbreaking.

Can someone explain to me why it's the XL Bullies attacking people now?

What happened to the 'devil dogs' of the 90s? Staffordshire bull terrier, bull mastiff, doberman German shepherd, rottweiler, Japanese akita? Have they now retired from mauling?

Ive seen the damage that one of these dogs can do to two grown adults! Im normally of the mindset that its not the dogs its the owners but its simply not true with this " breed". They were only created for power, strength and aggression in the first place, so this is what is natural behaviour for them! The fact that it's generally thuggish morons that own them is just awful! Its like handing a loaded gun to a 5 year old!