Baby girl rushed to hospital after attack by XL Bully dog

A baby girl is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a XL Bully dog in Co Kerry.

The 12-month-old was attacked at her home in the Lixnaw area of the county over the weekend.

She was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The little girl underwent surgery and is said to be recovering well.

Gardaí confirmed they are investigating and that a dog was destroyed by local veterinary services.

“A child was seriously injured following a dog attack. She is currently receiving treatment at Cork University Hospital,” a spokesman said.

The latest XL Bully attack will further fuel debate surrounding the notorious breed, now the subject of a forthcoming ban.

In June, Nicole Lisa Marie Morey (23), from Limerick city, was killed by her dogs, one of which was an XL Bully, when she returned to her home following a night out.

Another high-profile attack involved Alejandro Mizsan, a then 10-year-old boy from Co Wexford, who was left with serious facial injuries in 2022.

From this October, the breeding, rehoming, reselling and importation of XL bully dogs will be prohibited.

Following that, from February next year, only those with a certificate of exemption – issued upon proof of licensing, microchipping and neutering – will be permitted to own one.