With the new XL Bully ban in full effect, dog breeders have now moved on to a more powerful breed that they can make a small profit on by selling to owners who will selectively bring out the worst traits in them.

In the weeks after the XL Bully ban was introduced, data from puppies.co.uk shows a rise in searches for Cane Corsos, with an increase of 36 per cent. Not far behind is the Rottweiler, with searches up 35%.

The cane corso is a large, powerful Italian breed of dog known for its muscular build, massive head, short coat and cropped tail.

A US legal expert who specialises in dog bite cases, David J. Cowhey, has this to say about it:

“While cane corso dogs account for only a fraction of the overall dog population, their size, strength, and prey drive can lead to more severe injuries when they attack. Due to their size, strength, and strong prey drive, cane corsos can be considered potentially dangerous.

Due to their breeding history, cane corsos have developed a strong sense of guarding and protection, making them more prone to aggression in certain situations. Their instinct to protect their family and territory and their imposing physical presence can result in aggressive behaviours toward perceived threats-even more so than with pit bulls.”

While aggression is not inherent in all cane corso dogs, their breeding purpose has shaped their instincts and responses to specific stimuli.”

Welp, that doesn’t sound too promising. As he says, not all cane corsos are inherently violent or dangerous, but we all know the standards of socialisation, training, and responsible dog ownership in the UK are not where they need to be a the moment.

A lot of people will say that the only viable solution is to ban the cane corso and wash our hands of the situation, but how about regulating breeding and supply instead? Isn’t that something we could have done with the XL Bully?

Unfortunately it’s not as simple as that as a lot of ‘dangerous dog’ breeding is linked to organised crime and the chances of those sorts of people adhering to any regulations is basically zero. So I guess we’ll just have to cross that bridge when (and if) we get to it with the cane corso. Keep your heads on a swivel!

For the XL Bully set to be destroyed after attacking its owner while he was having sex, click HERE.