XL Bully dog - discussion

[campanula]

I see Belgium shepherds are the new -upcoming status dog-weapon (although usually referred to as Belgium Malinois.
So sad. My first dog was a belgium sheepdog - a loving, playful and smart dog. Have always loved shepherds (although I despaired of the dire breeding fails re;Alsations (and wouldn't have one of those weird, slope-backed tragedies myself). My current girl is a GSD/welsh sheepdog which was a farm reject because of her weird colour (sable, so lost amongst the bracken).

 

[hash tag]

I appreciate we do not yet know what type of breed this is but it's very sad
BBC News - Woman killed in attack by pet dog in Coventry

Woman killed in attack by pet dog in Coventry

Police say the woman was treated by paramedics after the attack but died a short time later.

www.bbc.com

 

[two sheds]

doesn't say whether it was her dog - even more shocking if it was

 

[LakieLady]

I'm a massive dog lover, and even I think these dogs are an absolute nightmare and no more should ever be bred, ever. It's the only way to stop idiots getting them (and no-one who's not an idiot would want one imo). I'm practically fearless when it comes to dogs, but they even make me feel uncomfortable.

And I really feel for people like strung out's colleagues, who have to look after a dog for months only for it to be euthanised.

Never see them round my way, mind, it's cockapoo city here, although whippets are getting very popular.

 

[Riklet]

I hope it was the owner that was killed rather than some poor random.

Put them all down.

Sadly this is the only real solution. Literally not a month goes by without them killing or injuring someone.

 

[SpookyFrank]

And another one. I'm coming round to the 'put them all down' idea tbh. Especially given the reports here of how many have been abandoned with rescue centres despite no hope of rehoming them. Evidently a lot of these 'dog lovers' stopped giving a shit the instant they could no lomger turn a profit from breeding their bullies.

Child's neck and head savagely mauled by unregistered XL Bully

Police said the dog aggressively ragged their head side to side and bit their neck.

metro.co.uk

 

[Lotte]

Apparently the woman who died in Coventry had a seizure and it triggered the dog. This has happened a lot with XL bullies and pit bulls - if an owner has an epileptic seizure or similar, it sets them off and they go for the owner.

 

[LakieLady]

Apparently the woman who died in Coventry had a seizure and it triggered the dog. This has happened a lot with XL bullies and pit bulls - if an owner has an epileptic seizure or similar, it sets them off and they go for the owner.

I have heard of that happening with other dogs, a cocker spaniel, in one case.

 

[two sheds]

/looks at dog suspiciously

 

[WouldBe]

Apparently the woman who died in Coventry had a seizure and it triggered the dog. This has happened a lot with XL bullies and pit bulls - if an owner has an epileptic seizure or similar, it sets them off and they go for the owner.

The dog wasn't a banned breed.

 

[Lotte]

The dog wasn't a banned breed.

I've heard conflicting reports about it. Some saying it was an XL bully, some saying it wasn't.

 

[moochedit]

I've heard conflicting reports about it. Some saying it was an XL bully, some saying it wasn't.

American Bulldog apparently (don't know much about dog breeds myself)

Police confirm breed of dog after woman mauled to death in Coventry

Kelly Reilly was found with catastrophic injuries at an address on Wexford Road in Wood End

www.coventrytelegraph.net

 

[two sheds]

Not a banned breed then?

Controlling your dog in public

You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog

www.gov.uk

although

Whether your dog is a banned type depends on what it looks like, rather than its breed or name.

For example, if your dog matches many of the characteristics of a Pit Bull Terrier, it may be a banned type.

 

[LakieLady]

American Bulldog apparently (don't know much about dog breeds myself)

Police confirm breed of dog after woman mauled to death in Coventry

Kelly Reilly was found with catastrophic injuries at an address on Wexford Road in Wood End

www.coventrytelegraph.net

American bulldogs are one of the breeds that are used in breeding the XL.

 

[WouldBe]

Another death from an XL bully. It killed it's owner.

 

[hash tag]

Another death from an XL bully. It killed it's owner.

He doesn't look the sort to have a dog for intimidation or to tease it. He looks like an average owner .
BBC News - Man killed by own XL bully dog at home

Man killed by own XL Bully dog in home

The man was found dead in his home in Lancashire and the dog was later destroyed by police.

www.bbc.com

 

[Lotte]

How many more people are going to be killed by these dogs before people realise they're not suitable pets?

 

[emanymton]

How many more people are going to be killed by these dogs before people realise they're not suitable pets?

I'm fucked off with the idiots who go on about other dogs breeds being more aggressive. I don't belive that, but that's not the point! the issue is how much more dangerous they are if they do attack someone.

 

[Lotte]

The most common response is "BUT CHIHUAHUAS!" Seriously, fuck off. Most grown adults could fight off a chihuahua. They also don't have the bite force an XL bully does. They can kill babies and toddlers, but how many grown adults have been mauled to death by a chi?

 

[Rebecca Riot]

There was a discussion about this on AV last year and some twat said that if everyone, including very small children, were taught how to defend themselves when being attacked by an XL Bully then there'd be no need to ban the breed.

 

[High Voltage]

And this defence would’ve required what? Perchance

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

And this defence would’ve required what? Perchance

A bit of Krav Maga should do it.

Women should learn to do this too, that way we can keep the rapists out of jail too

 

[emanymton]

There was a discussion about this on AV last year and some twat said that if everyone, including very small children, were taught how to defend themselves when being attacked by an XL Bully then there'd be no need to ban the breed.

Is it wrong that I'd like to lock them in a room with an agessive XL bully just to see how well they do defending themselves?

 

[Rebecca Riot]

And this defence would’ve required what? Perchance

Unfortunately he was thread banned before he had the chance to impart his wisdom on us.

Shame, as I would have been intrigued to know how you teach a toddler to fight off a 10 stone XL Bully.

 

[nightowl]

You really have to question the outlook of anyone who wants one of these animals. Of all the breeds you could choose, you go for one with a reputation for extreme aggression.

 

[emanymton]

Unfortunately he was thread banned before he had the chance to impart his wisdom on us.

I imagine it had something to do with poking them in the eye and/or grabbing the front legs and pulling.

 

[Saul Goodman]

The most common response is "BUT CHIHUAHUAS!" Seriously, fuck off. Most grown adults could fight off a chihuahua. They also don't have the bite force an XL bully does. They can kill babies and toddlers, but how many grown adults have been mauled to death by a chi?

In fairness, Chihuahuas should be banned simply because they're Chihuahuas. It's as if the design brief was "Make the most annoying dog on the planet"

 

[maomao]

Unfortunately he was thread banned before he had the chance to impart his wisdom on us.

Shame, as I would have been intrigued to know how you teach a toddler to fight off a 10 stone XL Bully.

I found this online:

In the case of an attack, it is important to stay calm and stand your ground. Ms Pooley explained: 'If a dog rushes towards you, turn your side or back to the dog and calmly step away or stand still. 'If it jumps at you, fold your arms really tightly as it could hold onto any dangling arms.

That really worked well for the bloke in that video where they ripped his guts out. He stood his ground. He's six foot under it now.

At least the last two (that I've heard about) have been the owners. Though it's worrying the number of adults that believe they can handle dogs that are getting killed. It used to just be kids.

 

[emanymton]

I found this online:



That really worked well for the bloke in that video where they ripped his guts out. He stood his ground. He's six foot under it now.

At least the last two (that I've heard about) have been the owners. Though it's worrying the number of adults that believe they can handle dogs that are getting killed. It used to just be kids.

Turning your back on anything attacking you sounds a very bad idea.

 

[StoneRoad]

Another [?] incident in Birmingham - but two of the four dogs involved are "missing" , the descriptions sound more like American pit bulls rather than XLs.

Hunt for two dogs suspected of killing man in Birmingham

Two dogs have been seized but two more American bulldog types are being sought by police.

www.bbc.co.uk