In a recent development, the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, has clarified that American Bully XLs will not face a cull but instead will be subject to an “amnesty” program. This announcement comes in the wake of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s declaration of a ban on these dogs, prompted by a tragic incident resulting in a man’s death following a suspected attack by American Bully XLs.

The ban proposal stirred mixed reactions within the country, with some welcoming the measure as a means to address concerns over the breed’s safety, while others argue that breed-specific bans are not an effective solution.

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