New dog breed set to replace banned Bullies
NEW large and powerful dogs look set to replace XL Bullies after the ban came into force in England and Wales.
It is now illegal to buy, sell or rehome an XL Bully in England and Wales while the animals must be muzzled, neutered, chipped and registered.
It comes after Daniel Twigg, described as a ‘caring little boy’ who
‘loved animals,’ was attacked and killed by a Cane Corso in Rochdale on May 15, 2022.
Bullies which are not granted an exemption will have to be destroyed at the end of this month.
It comes after thousands of attacks by the dog breed - including 14 people killed by bully or bully-type dogs.
Some statistics show 46% of all dog attacks in the UK last year were down to XL Bullies.
Following the XL Bully ban, data from puppies. co.uk, the UK’S largest dog marketplace, shows searches for Rottweilers increased by 35% and searches for Cane Corsos for sale increased by 36%.
Google searches also show a surge in interest in the breed:
Cane Corso - 174,000 searches
Rottweiler - 84,000 searches
German Shepherd 77,000 searches
Staffordshire Bull Terriers - 50,000 searches
Jack Russell Terrier 20,000 searches
Leeds takes the top spot, with approximately 2,175 searches made for the sale of potentially aggressive dogs per 100,000 residents.
Manchester is the second spot, with an average of 2,048 monthly searches
In the third spot is Cambridge, with 1,704 searches per 100,000 residents.
Rounding off the top 5 are Walsall (1,568) and Ipswich (1,510).
The Cane Corso is a large and muscular Italian dog breed that falls into the Molosser category.
Historically, it was used as a working dog, mainly for tasks like guarding property, hunting large game and serving as a companion.
The breed is known for its imposing appearance, strength, intelligence and loyalty to its family.
Physically, the Cane
Corso is strong, with a well-muscled body, a large head, a short coat and a docked tail.
Their coat can be various colors, including black, gray, fawn and red.
In terms of temperament, the Cane Corso is typically known to be affectionate, however early socialization, proper training and consistent handling are crucial for them to be well-adjusted and well-behaved pets.
Due to their size, strength and protective nature, they require experienced handling and proper training from an early age.
Adequate exercise and mental stimulation are also essential to keep them healthy and well-behaved.