Child attacked by family's large dog after attempting to climb on top of it.

A three-year-old boy was unfortunately mauled by his family's pet XL bully, causing him to be rushed to the hospital for surgery. The incident occurred on Monday at a property in Doncaster when the young child was trying to climb on the dog and it suddenly bit his face. In response to the incident, the police arrived at the scene and seized the dog, placing it in a kennel while they conduct their investigation.

South Yorkshire Police's chief inspector, Emma Cheney, stated that although the XL bully is a registered animal, it is still considered dangerous. She explained that while all dogs have the potential to be aggressive, larger and stronger dogs like the XL bully can cause more harm. Furthermore, Cheney emphasized the importance of supervision when children are around dogs, even if they are family pets. She reminded parents to teach their children to respect a dog's space and to establish boundaries around feeding and resting times.

In September, it was announced by Rishi Sunak that the American XL bully dog would be banned in the UK. This decision came after a string of attacks, including one where a man was tragically killed by two dogs near a primary school in Staffordshire. Another incident involved an 11-year-old schoolgirl who was badly injured by a random attack from an XL bully dog while walking through Birmingham. Two men also suffered injuries when they tried to intervene. And in Walsall, a 10-year-old boy playing football outside his home was attacked by an out of control dog.

Sadly, these are not the only instances of XL bully attacks. In Southampton, a cocker spaniel-dachshund cross was seriously injured by an XL bully. These incidents have shed light on the danger that these types of dogs can pose, leading to the ban imposed by Sunak. It is important for dog owners to be responsible and aware of their pet's behavior, especially around children. Let us all work towards creating a safe environment for both humans and animals.

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