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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Scotland's XL bully owners warned of new rules

Owners of XL bully dogs in Scotland must adhere to new laws from February 23, including muzzling and leashing in public places.
Secondary safeguards will require an exemption certificate for XL bully ownership, with penalties for non-compliance. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Thousands of XL Bully dogs saved from death after owners apply for exemptions

Over 26,000 exemption applications have been made by owners of XL bully dogs to keep their pets following the ban.
22,420 applications were successful and 4,166 were denied, requiring owners to neuter their dogs by June 30 and provide evidence of neutering for young puppies by the end of 2024. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

XL Bully dogs to be banned in Scotland after owners cross border to beat new rules

Scotland will ban XL Bully dogs following an influx of abandoned dogs from England.
The Scottish government will replicate UK legislation banning XL Bully dogs without a license. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Girl in hospital after being mauled by suspected XL Bully in Truro

XL Bully dogs banned due to increased attacks; strict regulations imposed for ownership. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Armed police rush to cemetery after woman mauled by dog

Fatal dog attacks have increased significantly in recent years.
Dog ownership rise during Covid-19 may have contributed to the increase in attacks. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Daughter of woman killed in suspected XL bully dog attack cries as she pays tribute

A woman was killed in an attack by two XL bully dogs in Jaywick, Essex.
The victim, Esther Martin, was 68 years old and from Woodford Green, London. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Warning 10,000 unregistered XL bullies could be at large despite ban being enforced

As of February 1, it is now a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog without a certificate of exemption.
Around 40,000 dog owners have registered their pets since the ban was announced, but there could be as many as 100,000 XL bullies in the country. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

From Pitbulls to XL Bullies - all the dog breeds banned in the UK

XL Bully dogs are set to be banned in the UK following violent attacks.
Owners must muzzle their dogs in public and have a Certificate of Exemption to own them. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Met Police must 'step up and cover annual 4m cost' to enforce XL bully ban, Sadiq Khan says

Owning an XL bully dog without an exemption certificate is now a criminal offense in England and Wales.
The government needs to provide funding to enforce the law and cover the costs of dealing with dangerous dogs. [ more ]
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