Most of these dogs are pit bull terriers, and with the expected ban on XL bullies by the end of the year, authorities face the challenge of tracking down and dealing with additional banned dogs, especially since it is unclear how many such dogs are out there.
Under the exemption scheme, banned dogs can stay with their owners if a court deems them non-threatening and the owners follow strict restrictions. The UK government intends to ban XL bullies but has not yet defined their characteristics, posing a challenge for authorities tasked with assessing and seizing such dogs in the future.