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Ministers set to work out American XL bully dogs ban after PM pledge

Ministers will soon have to set out details of the Prime Minister’s planned ban on American XL bully dogs. Rishi Sunak said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in response to a series of attacks. The decision was quickly backed by ...

16 Sept 2023 at 07:10

Scotland

No firm decision yet on whether Scotland will ban XL bully dogs, Yousaf says

Scotland will consider introducing a ban on American XL bully dogs, Humza Yousaf said, although the First Minister insisted a “firm decision” has not yet been made. He spoke after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made clear his determination ...

15 Sept 2023 at 18:15

What are American XL bully dogs and what might happen if you own one?

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. Here is a look at what the move might mean. – What has happened? The Prime Minister made the promise after ...

15 Sept 2023 at 17:04

No cull expected under American XL bully dogs ban, says chief vet

Owners of American XL bully dogs will not face a cull of their pets, the UK’s top vet has said, after the Prime Minister pledged to ban the breed. Campaign groups have hailed the promise to ban the dogs by the end of the year after a ...

16 Sept 2023 at 09:21

What happens if you own an American XL bully and how will the ban work?

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. It comes after it emerged a man had died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to be bully XLs – ...

16 Sept 2023 at 10:47

Rishi Sunak promises to ban ‘dangerous’ XL bully dogs by end of the year

American XL bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following a series of attacks, Rishi Sunak has said. The Prime Minister made the promise after it emerged a man has died after being attacked by two dogs – suspected to ...

15 Sept 2023 at 13:20

Sunak’s American XL bully dogs ban backed by architect of Dangerous Dogs Act

The Prime Minister’s ban on American XL bully dogs has been commended by the former Conservative home secretary who introduced the Dangerous Dogs Act. Rishi Sunak on Friday said the dogs will be banned by the end of the year in ...

15 Sept 2023 at 17:22

Scotland

Applications open for XL bully exemption certificates

Owners of XL bully dogs in Scotland can now apply for a special certificate to allow them to legally keep the animals. After July 31 this year it will become a criminal offence to own such a dog without an exemption ...

01 Apr 2024 at 11:50

Scotland

First XL bully restrictions come into force in Scotland

The first part of restrictions on American XL bully-type dogs has come into force in Scotland. Minister for victims and community safety Siobhian Brown announced the safeguards for the dogs last month. As of Friday,...

23 Feb 2024 at 12:41

Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

Government data says there are more than 3,000 banned dogs living in homes in England, Scotland and Wales. Following a Freedom of Information request, the BBC obtained data from the Department of Environment, Food ...

27 Oct 2023 at 05:28

XL bully dogs ban ‘pretty close’ to being introduced, says Environment Secretary

The Environment Secretary has said the UK Government is “pretty close” to bringing forward its proposed ban on American XL bullies following a spate of attacks attributed to the dog type. Therese Coffey said she ...

24 Oct 2023 at 18:41

Woman mauled by her own XL bully dog

A 60-year-old woman was mauled by her own XL bully dog, which escaped and then had to be destroyed, in the latest attack involving the breed. Police were called to Brisley in Norfolk shortly before 3pm on ...

17 Oct 2023 at 17:00

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