American Bully XL trainer defends controversial breed while wearing a dog collar in BBC interview

American Bully XL dogs could be banned in the UK following a recent attack in Birmingham.

Home secretary Suella Braverman responded saying she was seeking "urgent advice" on whether the breed should be banned after a dog attacked and bit an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham on Saturday, with footage of the incident posted online.

Meanwhile, West Midlands Police are investigating the attack which also left two men who intervened bitten, with injuries to their shoulders and arms.

The incident has sparked a public debate with some suggesting the dogs are dangerous and should not be allowed in the UK, while others have blamed dog owners.

Now, a trainer has appeared on the BBC to defend the controversial breed and made her case while... wearing a dog collar

Jo-Rosie Haffenden said "poor breeding" and wrong "regulations" in the dog industry contributed to some American Bully XL dogs becoming dangerous, with people getting dogs bred for working and sporting purposes as pets.

“I don’t think there's enough education out there for the public about what breeds they should be getting, and what those breeds need,” she said.

It was hard to listen to her case, though, as everyone was pretty distracted by her dog collar:

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