A recent release of government data unveils that approximately 3,500 prohibited dog breeds are legally residing in homes across Scotland, England, and Wales, thanks to a unique exemption scheme, as reported by BBC News.Presently, the United Kingdom identifies four banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991: Pit Bull Terriers, the Japanese Tosa, the Fila Brasileiro, and the Dogo Argentino. Notably, Pit Bull Terriers constitute the predominant banned dogs permitted to coexist legally with their owners, as revealed by data from the U.K.’s Department for Environment, food & Rural Affairs (Defra).However, breaking news includes the U.K. government's announcement of plans to include the American Bully XL in the list of banned breeds by the year's end. Officials cite frequent reports of fatal attacks involving this breed as the primary driver behind their decision.How the UK’s exemption scheme operates: Dogs categorized as banned breeds can reside with their owners if they s...