The rise of the cane corso: should this popular status dog be banned in the UK?
Briefly

A recent dog attack in Sheffield raised concerns about the cane corso becoming the new dangerous status dog, following the ban on the XL bully breed. A 47-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl were injured in an incident involving two large dogs, which included a cane corso. This breed, along with mastiffs, is now under scrutiny as a rising threat. A canine behaviour specialist has drawn parallels between cane corsos and XL bullies, indicating a worrying trend as potential owners seek out these powerful breeds, even amid public safety concerns and celebrity endorsements promoting them as pets.
In Sheffield, an attack by two large dogs, including a cane corso, raises alarms about the rise of this breed as a dangerous status dog.
A canine behaviour specialist warned of the growing unscrupulous interest in cane corsos, likening them to XL bullies but more powerful, sparking debate.
The rise in dog attacks has seen the cane corso emerge as a controversial successor to the banned XL bully, causing heightened public concern.
Despite criticism, many owners of cane corsos tout them as loving companions, exemplified by celebrity endorsements from figures like Marcus Rashford.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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