The ban on XL Bullies in the UK has led to a surge in Cane Corso popularity. Experts warn about the dangers of this powerful breed and its growing use as a symbol of status.
Pet owners are turning to the Cane Corso as the new 'status dog' following the ban on XL Bullies, experts have warned. An Italian mastiff breed which is traditionally used as a guard dog, the Cane Corso can weigh up to 50kg and has been described as an 'XL Bully on steroids' which can 'crush your bones'.
The Cane Corso, popularised by celebrities including Premier League stars Marcus Rashford and James Maddison, actor Vin Diesel, Love Island star Jack Fincham and singer Megan Thee Stallion, remains legal in the UK. It comes after XL Bullies were outlawed in the UK in February 2024, meaning owners must hold an exemption certificate and muzzle them in public. As Cane Corsos are not subject to the same restrictions, it appears they have become more attractive to owners looking for a new 'status dog'. Although they remain legal in the UK, they are not recognised as a breed by the Kennel Club and many pet insurance companies will not provide cover for them. And while there are no official figures showing their numbers in the UK, dog experts say they have seen a rise in ownership. Dog trainer Naomi Nicholson told MailOnline: 'I'd definitely say that since XL Bullies have been banned, Cane Corsos have definitely come more into fashion. 'They are used as status dogs now. So where a lot of people went out to get an XL Bully to look like the bad man, they've now go onto the Cane Corso, because an XL Bully doesn't look that bad when it's got to be muzzled and it's on a lead.' Last month, reality TV star Jack Fincham was charged with allowing his out-of-control Cane Corso Elvis (pictured together) to bite a man Marcus Rashford is pictured with his Cane Corso Saint. Celebrities have come under fire for buying dogs with cropped ears In a stark warning about the dangers of poorly trained Cane Corsos, Ms Nicholson added: 'My opinion is that Cane Corsos are much more dangerous than XL Bullies because they have a huge, strong bite force'
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