Chihuahua killed and woman injured after attack by two XL bully type dogs

A dog has died and a woman has been left injured after an attack by two XL bully type dogs in Glasgow.

Emergency services were called to Finnart Street, in the city’s Bridgeton area, at around 4.40pm on Monday after receiving reports of a dog attack.

Following the incident, a Chihuahua died and a 25-year-old woman was left with a wound on her back.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace the owner of the two XL bully type dogs responsible for the attack, Police Scotland said.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “Around 4.40pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, police received a report of two XL bully type dogs attacking a 25-year-old woman and her Chihuahua dog in Finnart Street, Glasgow.

“The incident is believed to have occurred between 4.20pm and 4.35pm and the Chihuahua died as a result of the attack.

“The 25-year-old woman sustained a wound to her back but did not require any medical treatment.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and trace the owner of the two XL bully type dogs.”

XL bully ban: What are the rules and when do they come into force?

Restrictions around XL bully dogs came into force in Scotland in February.

From Friday, February 21, owners are no longer be allowed to breed, sell, exchange, gift, abandon or allow the dogs to stray.

It will still be legal for current owners to keep their pets but they must be muzzled and on a lead when in public.

It follows concerns that Scotland has become a “dumping ground” for the breed following Rishi Sunak’s decision to ban them in England and Wales.

A recent spate of attacks has caused alarm among members of the public over the safety of the breed.

The new restrictions on will be met with even tougher ones from August 1.

From then it will become an offence to own an XL bully without an exemption or having applied for an exemption.

Owners will have to pay to apply for an exemption and the Scottish Government said details of the scheme will be announced in the coming weeks.

Anyone convicted of breaching the new safeguards could face up to six months behind bars and/or a fine of up to £5,000.

Explainer

XL bully ban: What are the rules and when do they come into force?

A wave of restrictions starting this week are designed to see an end to the breed in Scotland.

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