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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Inside XL Bully kennels where ‘dangerously out of control’ dogs attempt to escape waiting for death

  • BBC Panorama visited a private kennel housing XL bullies, which are now banned in the UK.
  • The kennel owner described an incident where an XL bully burst through its metal cage, demonstrating the breed's destructive capability.
  • The anonymous owner expressed concern about an increase in dog bite incidents during holiday periods.
  • The XL bully breed was banned in the UK in 2024 following a series of 'concerning' attacks.
  • It is currently illegal to own an XL bully in the UK without a valid certificate of exemption.

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