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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The victim was walking his puppy at the time and has been described as a ‘lovely, kind man’ A man who died after being attacked by an XL bully has been named as 54-year-old Ian Langley. The Mirror reported Wednesday that the dad-of-one was walking his Patterdale terrier puppy close to his home in Sunderland […]

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The owner of the dog is believed to be related to one of the victims A “Bully-type” dog was tasered by police and put in a wheelie bin after attacking a man and woman in the street. Officers were called at around 4pm Thursday after the dog savaged two people on Purcell Road in Coventry. […]

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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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