We ask Leeds: What do you think about the ban on XL Bully dogs?

As the ban on XL Bully dogs comes into force, we ask Leeds locals if they agree with it.

Transcript

00:00 So the XL bully bag, do you agree with it and why or why not?

00:03 I don't, it's unfair on the dogs.

00:06 It's the guy, especially at the other end of the lane is the problem.

00:09 Because they keep banning the dogs, but where's it going to end?

00:12 So do you think the owners are at fault for those kind of dangerous things you see?

00:15 Yeah, yeah. Just get them insured or registered.

00:18 Get them to pay for it.

00:21 Take responsibility as an owner.

00:23 So the ban on XL bullies is coming to force, do you agree with it?

00:26 Yes I do.

00:27 And why is that?

00:29 Well I'm a dog owner myself and everyone knows what the breed is.

00:35 I just think you don't need to have dangerous dogs.

00:39 And you think those dangerous incidents happen because of the breed rather than the owners?

00:44 Well it can be the owner or the breed but if you ban the breed then you stop the owners, don't you?

00:51 Doesn't matter which way around it is really.

00:54 I'm sorry about it. Because I think it's down to how the owners are and why do they want them.

01:02 There was a lovely lady on telly this morning and her dog were soft as putty.

01:08 So I think you know, it's some people get them and they want to be violent with them and can't control them.

01:15 They are a strong dog and I feel sorry that it's come to this.

01:20 So the violent incidents we see, you think that's down to the owners rather than the breed itself?

01:25 I think it's a bit of both.

01:27 And I think if you want that kind of dog or you're interested in it for any reason,

01:34 you should be a responsible owner and some kind of training behind it.

01:39 Because you see them sold out at back of vans and all kinds of places, don't you?