UK: XL Bully that was initially spared put down after “savaging” another dog at home

An XL bully dog that was originally spared has been put down after “savaging” another dog inside a home.

A court order was made to destroy the dog after its owner in Sheffield failed to register it as a dangerous breed when a strict new law came into effect in February.

It was allowed to return home after its owner successfully appealed, but she called police on 10 October to report it had savaged another dog at her home and she was afraid for her children.

The dog was subsequently destroyed with her consent.

South Yorkshire Police said the dog had cost the force and tax payers thousands of pounds, adding that even if a dangerous breed was returned to its owner, it did not make it “safe”.

Ch Insp Emma Cheney said: “The kennelling cost for the dog was more than £2,500, in addition to court costs, and further expense of police officers’ time, response and now the veterinary fees to destroy the dog.”