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WARNING DISTURBING: The farmer heard his two XL Bully dogs carrying out a massacre in his barn in Rhosllanerchrugog, Wales, ultimately killing 22 animals and injuring another 48

It's now illegal to own American XL bullies and bully mix-breeds without an exemption. But why are these dogs so dangerous, and why do some experts believe they are intrinsically wired to kill?

The child was rushed to hospital after the attack by an American Atika breed which occurred shortly before 5pm in Guide Post, Northumberland, on April 17.

Ross Phillips is one of the people being nominated for bravery at this year's St David Awards.

Ross Phillips is one of the people being nominated for bravery at this year's St David Awards.

As a grandmother's XL bully becomes the first to be put down following a UK ban, the Mirror takes a look at the cruel fate of the dogs transformed into 'killing machines'

Patrick McKeown failed to apply for an exemption for his dog or had the animal neutered or obtained third party insurance in line with the legislation which came into force on February 1.

EXCLUSIVE: Patrick McKeown, 40, failed to apply for an exemption for his dog or to have the animal neutered or obtain third party insurance in line with the new legislation.

XL Bully attacks coupled with thousands of injuries caused by other breeds have led to calls for the reform of the Dangerous Dogs Act with one force seeing a 51 per cent increase in reports

The banned breeds register showed some 38,424 were granted a £92 exemption to avoid being put down before the February 1 deadline for England and Wales.