A seven -year -old boy suffered serious injuries, requiring surgery XL Bully In South yorkshire,
Police was called at around 8 pm on Monday, August 4, when the family dog attacked the child in the kitchen, causing injuries to his neck.
The XL Buli, which was registered, has been seized by the South Yorkshire Police since then.
This was one of the 15 calls that the police had on the evening requested the emergency dog bite, or put the force out of a dangerously controlled dog.
In another incident, a nine -year -old boy was hit by his family’s dogs, a Shih Tzu in a house of Doncaster and suffered injuries in his ear.
In a warning of parents, South Yorkshire Police said: “We understand the happiness that brings pets to a house, and a child’s life, but as School holidays Going and children are spending more time at home and visiting friends, family and local parks, we are continue to urge parents and owners to work.
“Any dog of any breed can bite and cause loss or fear. It is important that you understand your dog, it is behavior and ensure that it has a safe place where it can be alone.”
At the end of December 2023, the XL bully dog became illegal to reproduction, exchange or advertise. A month later, it became a criminal offense to own a breed without a discount certificate.
The crime falls under the dangerous dogs Act 1991, where dogs can be seized and euthanasia to be “dangerous out of control”.
Freedom of information request by radar shows that 3,464 suspected XL bulls were seized in 2024.
He calculated about half of a total of 7,004 suspected banned or dangerous dogs seized by 36 police forces, providing data.
Of the 33 forces with full data on euthanasia, 2,409 restricted or dangerous dogs were placed below last year, with the XL bulls with 1,275 (53 percent).
