The proposed ban comes following a fatal attack on Thursday.
American XL Bully dogs could be banned in the U.K. by the end of the year, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Friday.
There have been a string of attacks involving the canine breed, including a fatal one in Staffordshire, England.
In a statement, West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) said a male victim had « sustained multiple life-threatening injuries » and was in « critical condition » after an attack by a suspected XL Bully dog.
« The American XL Bully dog is a danger to our communities, particularly our children. I share the nation’s horror at recent videos we’ve all seen. Yesterday, we saw another suspected XL Bully dog attack, which has tragically led to a fatality, » Sunak said in a video statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Although recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club, the American Bulldog is not officially recognized as a breed by the U.K.’s Royal Kennel Club.
Sunak said he has tasked ministers with assembling a team of experts to define the breed.
