The majority of Britons believe that owners of XL Bully dogs, which have been involved in a string of fatal attacks this year, should be allowed to keep them provided that they are neutered and muzzled while in public.
YouGov found that 53 per cent of Britons believed that owners should keep the dogs, but 'be required to neuter them and leash and muzzle them in public.'
This would represent a phased approach to taking the dangerous breed off the streets.
Majorities of Britons across all regions, ages, social grades, and ages agreed that the XL Bully dogs should be neutered and muzzled.