XL bullies made up half of the banned or dangerous dogs seized and euthanised by police forces in England and Wales last year, new figures show.
A Government spokesman said: “The ban on XL bullies is there to protect public safety and we expect all XL bully owners to comply with the strict conditions.
“We will continue to encourage responsible dog ownership across all breeds of dog and to consider whether the current dog control rules are sufficient to ensure communities are protected.”.
Of the 33 forces with full data on euthanasia, 2,409 banned or dangerous dogs were put down last year, with XL bullies accounting for 1,275 (53%) of them.
Earlier this year, the National Police Chiefs’ Council said the ban on XL bullies has placed a “huge burden” on policing, with kennel spaces reaching capacity and costs increasing by the day.
