It’s been claimed that the UK’s ban on XL bullies has led to increased interest in this alternative breed. The cane corso, an Italian mastiff breed, is traditionally used as a guard dog and ...

The increase in their number has been linked to the recent ban on the XL bully breed, which came into force in February of last year, after a spate of attacks. The cane corso is said to be ...

There were fears that fans of the banned XL bully would switch to the cane corso, a mastiff which has been dubbed “the XL on steroids”. But buyers had also gone off the Italian mastiff breed ...

The Cane Corso emerged as a new 'status' animal following the XL bully ban. Described as "an XL bully on steroids", interest in the breed has surged in the past year, with experts describing it as a ...

A 50kg breed of dog is being recognised as the new "status dog" following the ban of XL bullies in the UK. The cane corso is a powerful breed that is legal to own but unrecognised by the Kennel Club.

“One dog was in a state of rage and uncontrollable.” Police confirmed the owner of a XL Bully and a Cane Corso – an Italian breed of mastiff, were given up by their owner. A spokesman fort ...

Following last year’s ban on the XL Bully, dangerous dogs have been at the forefront of public concern. Concerns surrounding the 50kg cane corso have risen in recent months, with talks of the ...

Researchers found the average price for an XL bully fell by 9.5 per cent in the run-up to the ban - Jacob King/PA ...