'Mass confusion' as XL Bully ban comes in, charity says
The ban on ownership of XL Bully dogs, which came into effect today, is causing "mass confusion and panic" among dog owners and shelters, the head of the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has said.
Man hurt and dog euthanised after XL bully attack
A dog has been euthanised and its owner injured after they were attacked by an XL bully, according to police. It happened in Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, at about 19:20 GMT on New Year's Day. Police said the XL bully attacked a pomeranian and chihuahua cross-breed called Rex being walked by his owner.
'We should be penalising people’ - Is the XL Bully ban unfair?
The XL Bully dog ban comes into effect tomorrow – but one animal rights advocate has said the law is unfair to both the dogs and many owners.
XL Bully ban halted after judge grants injunction against seizure or euthanasia
The High Court has put a stay on a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would have allowed the authorities to seize or euthanise XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations.
Man jailed after XL bully attacked 12-year-old girl
A man has been jailed for owning an XL bully which attacked a 12-year-old girl. Justin Allison, 38, was jailed for a total of three years for owning a banned breed of dog, being in charged of a dog that was dangerously out of control and possessing a knife.
XL bully ban a 'huge burden' on policing, chiefs say
The National Police Chiefs' Council predicts costs of enforcing the ban will have reached £25m by April this year.
Injunction protects XL Bully dogs in animal shelters from being put down
The High Court has granted an injunction to prevent XL Bully dogs already under the care of animal shelters from being put down.
XL bully dog law halted after judge grants injunction against seizure or euthanasia
At the High Court on Friday, Mr Justice John Jordan granted the injunction against the seizure or euthanasia of the breed in a case brought on behalf of six animal welfare charities.
Number of dog attacks rose after XL Bully ban as police chiefs admit it will be no ‘overnight fix’
Figures obtained by The Independent showed dog attacks rose by nine per cent in the first five months since the ban was brought in on XL bully dogs
XL bully ban places 'huge burden on policing' and costs millions in vet bills as kennel spaces 'reach capacity'
The ban on XL bully dogs is expected to cost police forces up to £25million in veterinary bills and kennelling by April this year, police chiefs have warned. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) revealed the staggering figure this morning - which represents a 500 per cent increase from 2018,
Police have seized over 4,500 suspected banned dogs since XL Bully ban enforcement began
As the XL Bully ban marks its first year, the financial and logistical strain on police forces intensifies, with thousands of dogs seized and a staggering rise in costs, sparking a complex debate on public safety and resource allocation.
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‘They just want love and cuddles’ – Kerry XL Bully owner defends the breed amid strict new laws
Walking into the home of an American XL Bully dog that weighs over 10 stone pushes the act of bravery to the limit. ‘Brock’ is seven years old – 1.4 stone for every year – that combines to produce a ...
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Surge in applications for XL bully certs ahead of Saturday's deadline
There has been a surge in applications for special certs for XL bully dogs ahead of this weekend’s deadline set by new ...
High Court pauses wardens’ power to seize or euthanise XL bully dogs
Animal welfare organisations argue regulations do not include review procedure and misidentified dogs could be killed ...
Woman fined after rescuing 'extremely skinny' dog that was illegal XL bully
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XL Bully ban: Irish owners’ rights as dog breed becomes illegal to own in two DAYS – here’s how it works & exemptions
THE ban on XL Bully dogs is in full swing following calls for tighter pet control measures after a number of attacks. Former Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys announced ...
'New XL Bully' Cane Corso dogs explained as Jack Fincham is jailed after pet mauled a man
Since the XL Bully is now banned in the UK you need to be on the lookout for the Cane Corso, which is a very large dog.