Two women in the Republic of Ireland have been hospitalised after being attacked by an American bully XL-type dog. The incident has sparked concerns about the breed's safety, as the UK plans to ban it following several fatal attacks. American bullies, known for their strength and potential aggression, have been growing in numbers in the UK since 2014 or 2015.
Two women have been hospitalised after they were attacked by a dog in the Republic of IrelandLast month the UK announced plans to ban the breed after several fatal attacksTwo women have been hospitalised after they were attacked by an American bully XL-type dog in the Republic of Ireland, gardaí have said.The incident happened at a residential property in St John's Park, Waterford, at about 13:00 local time on Friday.
The American bully is regarded as a specific breed in the US. However it is not recognised as such by the main British dog associations, such as the Kennel Club.Bully Watch, a group of London-based policy experts, told BBC News the breed first appeared in the UK "around 2014 or 2015", and that numbers grew rapidly during the pandemic.
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