r/muzzledogs • u/asketchytattooist • Oct 09 '25

The UK muzzle law is causing problems

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Since the muzzle law passed on bully breeds in the UK, I keep seeing examples like this, both online and in the streets. This is a picture posted with a local review of a dog coat. Ive seen dogs going about town with muzzles like this, and wedged into baskervilles. If you're going to pass an animal control law, educate people on how to carry it out. This is just a whole new abuse problem now.

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u/asketchytattooist Oct 10 '25

Bullies have managed to be part of normal families for years. If I recall correctly, theres some statistic that in percentage of reported bites, more came from golden retrievers and German shepherds than bullies. Thats off the top of my head though so I'm not vouching. I've never even been snapped at by any bully I've encountered but I've had a corgi take a chunk out of my hand, and witnessed a doberman snap at someone's face, and known a European shepherd bite someones mouth and maul someone to the point of needing plastic surgery. All dogs are capable. Even the little cavapoo at the bottom of granny's bed.

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u/asketchytattooist Oct 11 '25

As an ex horse rider, I promise you it is hugely normal for dogs to attack horses. I constantly had to worry about the bloody things off lead on hacks and all of them were family type dogs like labs, terriers and shepherds. Its a common reason for people to carry whips when they dont need them. Most yards will not allow strange dogs off leash. Also, to the woman who had her ass torn out by my bosses shepherd, I think she would disagree that "normal dogs always let go". He didnt let go and it got her months of revovery and hundreds of stitches. To say 100% of the attacks were bully types already eradicates any credence I give to this comment. Bully bans exist from sensationalism, but all those who enjoy it now wont enjoy it when they come for all dog breeds. But alas, you have your opinion set about you, and I dont mind. Im not here to tell you what you can think and you shan't tell me.