UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last Friday (15) declared the American Bully XL dog breed “a danger to our communities” and He announced plans to ban the race A series of reasons followed a public outcry Recent attacks. However, experts explain that these dogs are not dangerous, but they are aware of the need for leadership and physical activity to maintain them.
Livia Romero, a veterinarian specializing in line care, says the American Bully XL has a sociable and calm personality. “He is very good with dogs and people. He is rarely aggressive. His behavioral characteristics are not aggressive, so he is included in the companion dog group.”
Behaviorist and animal trainer Fernando Lopes goes in another direction and says these animals need a firm hand. “These are pets that need to be trained and trained from the first months of their lives.”
“They need a lot of leadership. I even say it’s not a breed for everyone. It’s an animal that needs physical activity, because of its size, but it’s not an animal to be considered a companion dog”, he adds.
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He also says these animals have a “guardian instinct” and says it should be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. “You have to study a lot to create a species,” he says.
The trainer notes that anyone looking to get an American Bully XL should take a few precautions. “They should be neutered and use existing safety standards, such as using short leashes and muzzles, especially when walking in parks.”
“There was a time when they were called pit ghosts,” he recalls.
Experts say that the American Bully.
Although small, Livia says he is a big dog. “The name ‘bully’ comes from ‘bully’ because it looks like a very strong dog, but small in size.”
The maintenance expert also says that the lifespan of these pets is about 13 years.
Livia says it’s important to pay attention to the joints of American Bully XL dogs. He explains that they have a particular predisposition to hip and elbow dysplasia.
“It’s almost always due to a reduction in size. If it’s too small, the long bones are bent. It’s like the joints don’t fit properly, which can cause arthritis and degenerative diseases early on,” he explains.
He also says that there may be some eye and respiratory problems. “The soft palate changes, but it’s on every occasion. It’s never repetitive.”
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