Why are there banned dog breeds in the UK?

It's against the law to own certain types of dogs like the Pitbull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, and American XL Bully.

Understanding the XL Bully Dog Breed Ban in the UK – Fenrir Canine

Breed-specific legislation - Wikipedia

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Which dogs are banned in the UK? Illegal breeds and Dangerous Dogs

Full list of banned dog breeds in the UK - Birmingham Live

List of banned dog breeds UK

The dangerous dogs banned in the UK and what the law says about

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The dog breeds that are banned in the UK and why - BBC News

Full banned dog breeds by countries updated 2023 XL Bully UK

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