Petition · past parliament
We call upon the UK government to halt the proposed ban on Xl bullies.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Differentiating between XL Bullies and Pit Bulls:
It is crucial to understand that there is a distinct difference between XL Bullies and Pit Bulls. While both breeds share some physical characteristics due to their common ancestry, they possess different temperaments and behaviours.
It is crucial to understand that there is a distinct difference between XL Bullies and Pit Bulls. While both breeds share some physical characteristics due to their common ancestry, they possess different temperaments and behaviours.
XL Bullies are known for their friendly nature towards humans; they are often described as affectionate family pets with excellent temperament. On the other hand, Pit Bulls have historically been bred for fighting purposes but can still be loving companions when properly trained by responsible owners. Numerous studies have shown that a dog's behavior is primarily influenced by its environment, training, and socialisation rather than its breed alone.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for the same action:
Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully
Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully
Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully
Bad owners are to blame not the breed - don't ban the XL bully
Timeline
| 16 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.