The breed cannot be rehomed or sold after December 31 Hundreds of XL bully dogs are set to be euthanised when a ban against the breed comes into force at the end of this year. At least 246 dogs living at rescue centres will be put down, Sky News reports. In October, XL bullys officially […]

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The ban will come into effect early next year American bully XLs have been officially banned and government guidance has been published on rules for current owners. From February 1, 2024, it will be a criminal offence to own one unless owners have successfully applied for it to be exempt in England and Wales. A […]

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‘Unmuzzled, unaggressive and unbothered’ Just days after a dad-of-one was killed by an XL Bully in Sunderland, a woman has outraged social media users by insisting she will “fight to the end” before muzzling her dog. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced last month that the breed – a cross between an American Pit Bull and […]

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American bully XL’s will need to be registered, muzzled, on a lead and insured Owners of American bully XLs will not see their dogs put down under plans to ban the dog, the UK’s chief veterinary officer has said. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Friday that the breed responsible for a number of attacks in […]

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‘Even if you’re Bruce Lee, you’re screwed’ One of Britain’s top martial arts experts says it is ”impossible” to fight off an American Bully XL dog – and calls for a ban on them. Matt Fiddes urges anyone who is confronted by one of the animals to run. Matt, former bodyguard to pop star Michael […]

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WARNING: This story contains footage that some readers may find distressing The government is considering banning American ‘XL Bully’ dogs with the home secretary declaring “we can’t go on like this” after an out-of-control pet went on a rampage in Birmingham over the weekend. Three people, including an 11-year-old girl, were bitten by the controversial […]

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