A new 'status' animal has reportedly emerged in the wake of the XL bully ban - the Cane Corso, which has been described as "an XL bully on steroids". Dog experts say interest has surged in the ...

Rob Alleyne, a canine behaviour specialist, told The Times: "The cane corso is like an XL bully on steroids. It's a killing machine and they've become much more popular now. " Cane corso dogs can ...

While there are currently a number of restrictions placed on the XL bully ownership in the UK, there has reportedly been a surge of intrest from pet owners in the Cane Corso, an Italian mastiff breed.

It is not officially registered or recognised by The Kennel Club.Unlike the XL Bully, the Cane Corso is currently legal to own in the UK, making it more attractive to those looking for a 'status ...

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 ...