The family had a Certificate of Exemption for Biggie, which is required as owning XL bullies is restricted under the Dangerous Dogs Act. XL bullies must wear a muzzle when it public but there is no requirement to at home, he added. Ms Bentham had previously been at home with Savannah as it was during the school holidays, the inquest heard. In a narrative conclusion, Mr Heath said Savannah "died as a consequence of injuries inflicted on her by the family dog". Family 'utterly shocked and devastated'Following Savannah’s death, her family members said they were “utterly shocked and devastated by what happened”.