UK government may ban American XL bully dogs after a child was attacked
1 year, 4 months ago

UK government may ban American XL bully dogs after a child was attacked

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain's home secretary said Monday she is seeking “urgent advice” on banning a type of American Bully dog, highlighting an attack on a 11-year-old girl over the weekend. Suella Braverman said she has commissioned advice on outlawing XL Bully dogs after police said they were investigating an incident in the central English city of Birmingham on Saturday, when a girl was injured by one of the dogs. The Dangerous Dogs Act also prohibits owners from allowing their dog to be “dangerously out of control," which can be punished by fines and prison sentences of up to 14 years in serious cases.

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Illegal ‘bully’ kitten breeders selling pets illicitly on Facebook and Instagram, investigation finds
4 days, 10 hours ago

Illegal ‘bully’ kitten breeders selling pets illicitly on Facebook and Instagram, investigation finds

The Independent  

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Our mother was mauled to death by an XL Bully - not enough is being done to enforce the ban: Daughters' heartfelt plea after attacks rise in 2024
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Our mother was mauled to death by an XL Bully - not enough is being done to enforce the ban: Daughters' heartfelt plea after attacks rise in 2024

Daily Mail  

The daughters of a 68-year-old grandmother mauled to death by XL bully dogs have claimed new laws are not properly being enforced amid an increase in attacks. Esther Martin, 68, was killed by XL bully dogs in Jaywick, Essex, on February 3 this year Her daughter Sonia Martin claims laws on XL bullies are not properly being enforced The siblings …

Why XL bully ban hasn't stopped the bloodbath: Victims tell how dogs with 'death in their eyes' are STILL mauling victims - and why an inbred ancestor called 'Killer Kimbo' plus the 'worst possible do
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Why XL bully ban hasn't stopped the bloodbath: Victims tell how dogs with 'death in their eyes' are STILL mauling victims - and why an inbred ancestor called 'Killer Kimbo' plus the 'worst possible do

Daily Mail  

Nobody thought that a 'family-friendly' dog like Hunter would ever be a danger to baby Arabella. Genetic research carried out by the BullyWatch campaign group revealed that half of Britain's XL Bullies were descendants of an inbred dog named 'Killer Kimbo' from the US You might have thought that this would solve the problem of people being mauled to death …

Police are destroying 100 dogs every month since XL bullies were banned - with £25million of taxpayers' money spent keeping seized pets in kennels
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Police are destroying 100 dogs every month since XL bullies were banned - with £25million of taxpayers' money spent keeping seized pets in kennels

Daily Mail  

Police chiefs have put forward 'a strong request' for funding to help enforce the ban on XL Bully dogs. An investigation has found that police have destroyed more than three dangerous dogs a day on average since the XL Bully ban came in nearly a year ago. Lisa Willis, who was attacked by an XL Bully months after the ban …

Baby girl bitten by XL bully in serious condition as two people arrested
1 month ago

Baby girl bitten by XL bully in serious condition as two people arrested

The Independent  

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Girl, 12, left with horrific injuries after being mauled by XL Bully that her father had to wrestle her free from - as hound's owner 'watched on unbothered'
1 month ago

Girl, 12, left with horrific injuries after being mauled by XL Bully that her father had to wrestle her free from - as hound's owner 'watched on unbothered'

Daily Mail  

An XL bully caused 'horrific' injuries to a girl and as she ran towards the hound's owner for help, he appeared not 'bothered', a court has heard. Prosecutor Lisa Lewis told Newport Magistrates' Court that the girl had been walking with her dad on October 7 when they heard shouting behind them. Justin Allison's pet Rocco ran towards the girl …

Hunt underway for victim of XL Bully attack after 'woman was bitten as she tried to protect her dog' in Sheffield
1 month ago

Hunt underway for victim of XL Bully attack after 'woman was bitten as she tried to protect her dog' in Sheffield

Daily Mail  

Officers are searching for the victim of a reported XL Bully attack after a 'woman was bitten as she tried to protect her dog'. Armed police were called to Dunella Road in Sheffield at around 1.10pm on Saturday afternoon following reports that an XL Bully had bitten a woman. Police are searching for the victim of a reported XL Bully …

XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack that killed neighbour
1 month, 4 weeks ago

XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack that killed neighbour

The Independent  

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XL bully ‘lunged for baby’ strapped to mother amid surge in dangerous dog attacks
1 month, 4 weeks ago

XL bully ‘lunged for baby’ strapped to mother amid surge in dangerous dog attacks

The Independent  

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Two men arrested after XL Bully killed in ‘deliberate attack’
3 months ago

Two men arrested after XL Bully killed in ‘deliberate attack’

The Independent  

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Suspected XL Bully dog killed in ‘targeted’ attack
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspected XL Bully dog killed in ‘targeted’ attack

The Independent  

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Daughter of tragic man, 53, who was mauled to death by an XL Bully says he was just 'watching it for a friend as he wanted company as he was missing his late wife'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Daughter of tragic man, 53, who was mauled to death by an XL Bully says he was just 'watching it for a friend as he wanted company as he was missing his late wife'

Daily Mail  

A widower has been mauled to death by an XL Bully dog his family said he was looking after for a friend. David Daintree, 53, was discovered dead by officers at his home in Ashley Court, Lancashire having been killed by his XL Bully A GV of Ashley Court in Accrington, Lancashire, where Mr Daintree was discovered deceased ‘He had …

Warning over hairless ‘bullycats’ being bred across the UK
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Warning over hairless ‘bullycats’ being bred across the UK

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First picture of seven-month-old baby killed by pet dog as police rule ‘no criminal offence’ committed
6 months, 3 weeks ago

First picture of seven-month-old baby killed by pet dog as police rule ‘no criminal offence’ committed

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England's 10 hotspots with the most XL Bullys is revealed: New map lifts the lid on which areas have the highest number of the deadly banned breed - but is your home in one of them?
7 months ago

England's 10 hotspots with the most XL Bullys is revealed: New map lifts the lid on which areas have the highest number of the deadly banned breed - but is your home in one of them?

Daily Mail  

New data has revealed the top 10 XL Bully hotspots in England with the highest numbers of the 'dangerous' banned breed. New data has revealed top ten XL Bully hotspots, unveiling the areas with the highest numbers of the 'dangerous' dog Croydon has emerged as the postcode area in England with the most XL Bully dogs, with a staggering 219 …

How XL Bullies became such dangerous dogs
7 months, 1 week ago

How XL Bullies became such dangerous dogs

Hindustan Times  

IN 2021, WHILE visiting a friend’s house in the Welsh town of Caerphilly, ten-year-old Jack Lis was fatally attacked by a dog called Beast. These dogs look like pit-bulls, but are two to three times their size According to British government statistics, such fatal attacks are on the rise. Bully Watch UK, a group set up in June 2023 to …

Is the XL Bully ban really working? Boy, five, and teen, 15, are latest dog attack victims since strict ownership rules came into place - as experts say more people are 'likely' to get hurt as pets be
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Is the XL Bully ban really working? Boy, five, and teen, 15, are latest dog attack victims since strict ownership rules came into place - as experts say more people are 'likely' to get hurt as pets be

Daily Mail  

An expert has warned the UK will 'likely' see more XL Bully attacks in future despite the breed having been banned by the Government earlier this year. Angeline Mahal, 50, was killed at her home in Hornchurch, East London, last week by two of her own XL Bully dogs Esther Martin, 68 from Woodford Green, London, was mauled to death …

XL Bully destroyed after attacking 15-year-old boy at home in Wales
7 months, 2 weeks ago

XL Bully destroyed after attacking 15-year-old boy at home in Wales

The Independent  

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XL Bully dog attack – latest: Woman killed by two dogs in Hornchurch named as neighbours feared for their children
7 months, 3 weeks ago

XL Bully dog attack – latest: Woman killed by two dogs in Hornchurch named as neighbours feared for their children

The Independent  

✕ Close Rishi Sunak explains why the XL Bully dog was added to the banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act earlier this year Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP …

XL Bullys: Are dangerous dogs born or made?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

XL Bullys: Are dangerous dogs born or made?

The Independent  

As the country reeled in shock at the news that a woman was killed in an attack by her XL Bully dogs at her home in east London, another story was being told on Instagram. Created from crossing pit bulls – dogs we created to win dog fights years and years ago – this genetic heritage is certainly present in …

Family warn XL Bully owners after ‘kind-hearted’ mother killed by pets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Family warn XL Bully owners after ‘kind-hearted’ mother killed by pets

The Independent  

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Woman, 50, attacked by 2 pet XL bullies, dies on the spot: 'That poor woman. It's shocking'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Woman, 50, attacked by 2 pet XL bullies, dies on the spot: 'That poor woman. It's shocking'

Hindustan Times  

A 50-year-old woman from London died after she was attacked by her registered pet XL bullies. According to the BBC, it is believed to be the first deadly attack with XL bully dogs licensed under new laws. A spokesperson for the Met told The Guardian, "Police were called to Cornwall Close around 1.12 pm to reports of a woman attacked …

Hornchurch XL Bully attack: Tragic sign outside home where woman was mauled to death by her own XL bullies
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hornchurch XL Bully attack: Tragic sign outside home where woman was mauled to death by her own XL bullies

The Independent  

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Woman mauled to death by her pet XL Bullies in east London home
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Woman mauled to death by her pet XL Bullies in east London home

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Police seize 22 illegal XL Bullies from breeding farm
8 months, 1 week ago

Police seize 22 illegal XL Bullies from breeding farm

The Independent  

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Woman 'seriously hurt' in attack by bully-type dog as hound is secured and victim is taken to hospital
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Woman 'seriously hurt' in attack by bully-type dog as hound is secured and victim is taken to hospital

Daily Mail  

A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a bully-type dog yesterday. Police said: 'We received a report of a large bulldog-type dog attacking a woman in McConnel Street at around 6.25pm. A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked by a bully-type dog yesterday Emergency services were called to McConnel …

Dog walker speaks of horror after discovering dismembered Bully near children’s playground
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dog walker speaks of horror after discovering dismembered Bully near children’s playground

The Independent  

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Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

The Independent  

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The true cost of the XL Bully ban: How councils have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash destroying dangerous dogs in just six months - how many have been put down in your area?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The true cost of the XL Bully ban: How councils have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash destroying dangerous dogs in just six months - how many have been put down in your area?

Daily Mail  

Councils across England have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on destroying XL Bully dogs, MailOnline can reveal. A MailOnline graphic shows which councils have spent the most Councils across England have spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money on destroying XL Bullys, MailOnline can reveal MailOnline asked councils England how many XL Bully dogs had been found abandoned …

The rise of Exotic Bully dogs: Meet the teeny, tiny sibling of the XL Bully
9 months, 1 week ago

The rise of Exotic Bully dogs: Meet the teeny, tiny sibling of the XL Bully

The Independent  

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First person in England sentenced for keeping illegal XL Bully under new laws
9 months, 1 week ago

First person in England sentenced for keeping illegal XL Bully under new laws

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‘XL Bully’ shot dead by police after attacking four people in Battersea
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘XL Bully’ shot dead by police after attacking four people in Battersea

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Suspected XL bully attack witnesses describe bloody horror as dog savaged four people in street
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspected XL bully attack witnesses describe bloody horror as dog savaged four people in street

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Toddler mauled by XL Bully and left needing surgery after climbing on family dog
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Toddler mauled by XL Bully and left needing surgery after climbing on family dog

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XL bully destroyed after savaging rescue husky while ‘unmuzzled and unleashed’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

XL bully destroyed after savaging rescue husky while ‘unmuzzled and unleashed’

The Independent  

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Crufts officials say XL bully ban ‘dangerous and doomed to fail’
10 months, 1 week ago

Crufts officials say XL bully ban ‘dangerous and doomed to fail’

The Telegraph  

Since news of the ban was released police have spent at least £2.2 million housing XL bullies, according to a Daily Mail report published in January. Dog trainers need insurance to carry out their work and require additional, more expensive, insurance for dogs flagged as dangerous, making it harder for people to access help. The Department for Environment, Food and …

XL bully the third most stolen dog breed prior to ban
10 months, 1 week ago

XL bully the third most stolen dog breed prior to ban

The Telegraph  

XL bullies were the third most stolen dog breeds last year, latest figures have shown. It comes amid a rise in overall dog thefts last year, with police figures suggesting at least 2,290 dogs were stolen. English bulldogs, French bulldogs and XL bullies were the most frequently stolen breeds, while the Metropolitan Police registered the most thefts, with 359 dogs …

'Unpredictable' XL Bully that mauled a boy, seven, and teenager is ordered to be put down despite owner claiming dog was 'not dangerous'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Unpredictable' XL Bully that mauled a boy, seven, and teenager is ordered to be put down despite owner claiming dog was 'not dangerous'

Daily Mail  

An 'unpredictable' XL Bully that bit a seven-year-old boy before attacking a teenager days later has been ordered to be put down despite his owner's pleas that the dog was 'not dangerous'. Amy Legemah's dog called Hugo bit the child's leg near Legemah's home in Thamesmead, south east London, on March 12 last year, Woolwich Crown Court was told. Amy …

Moment XL Bully which hurt three people and a Collie is shot dead by police as animal lover says dog's 'screams will always haunt him'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Moment XL Bully which hurt three people and a Collie is shot dead by police as animal lover says dog's 'screams will always haunt him'

Daily Mail  

This is the moment a large XL bully-type dog which injured three people and attacked a Collie is shot dead by police. A Police Scotland spokesperson today told MailOnline: 'Around 10.25am on Sunday, 18 February, police were called to a report of a large bulldog-type dog attacking a Collie dog on Mannering, East Kilbride. From Friday, February 23 all owners …

Charity in race to home four XL bully dogs before they have to be put down
11 months ago

Charity in race to home four XL bully dogs before they have to be put down

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An animal charity is “urgently” seeking homes for four XL …

Eight-year-old boy who was mauled by 'XL Bully' has 'serious head injuries' after vicious attack in communal area of block of flats: Cops arrest man and woman
11 months ago

Eight-year-old boy who was mauled by 'XL Bully' has 'serious head injuries' after vicious attack in communal area of block of flats: Cops arrest man and woman

Daily Mail  

It follows a string of 'XL Bully' attacks despite the new ban A man and woman have been arrested after a boy was left with 'serious head injuries' after being mauled by an 'XL Bully' attack in the communal area of a nearby block of flats. The attack occurred in Bootle, Merseyside, on Saturday February 10 where the boy, 8, …

How to defend yourself in an XL Bully attack: Dangerous dog expert gives advice on what to do if you're mauled by the banned breed
11 months, 1 week ago

How to defend yourself in an XL Bully attack: Dangerous dog expert gives advice on what to do if you're mauled by the banned breed

Daily Mail  

The ban on American XL Bully dogs came into force on February 1, with owners facing criminal proceedings unless their pet is registered as exempt. Here is everything you need to know if you are attacked an XL Bully: How to defend yourself if you are attacked by an XL Bully dog A clip from an attack by an XL …

Should dog breed bans be ditched in favour of stricter measures for irresponsible owners? Join The Independent Debate
11 months, 1 week ago

Should dog breed bans be ditched in favour of stricter measures for irresponsible owners? Join The Independent Debate

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Dogs on death row: Illegal XL Bullys will be put down from TODAY and owners face jail if they don't comply with new law - but 70,000 dogs could still be unregistered
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dogs on death row: Illegal XL Bullys will be put down from TODAY and owners face jail if they don't comply with new law - but 70,000 dogs could still be unregistered

Daily Mail  

Owners of XL Bully dogs face having their beloved pets put down if they don't comply with the law from today, police have warned. XL Bully dog Theo wearing a muzzle put on him by his owner Kerry Heath, who has hit out at the law change Dog owner Terry Wigzell with his muzzled XL Bully 'Duke' on a walk …

Meet the man driving across the country to ‘rescue’ XL bully dogs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet the man driving across the country to ‘rescue’ XL bully dogs

The Independent  

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Everything you need to know about the American XL bully dog ban
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Everything you need to know about the American XL bully dog ban

The Independent  

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From American XL Bullies to pitbull - all the dog breeds banned in the UK
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking to BBC Radio West Midlands in September 2023, Mr Sunak said: “These American …

Warning 10,000 unregistered XL bullies could be at large despite ban coming into force
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Warning 10,000 unregistered XL bullies could be at large despite ban coming into force

The Independent  

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Thousands of potentially lethal XL bully dogs not registered in time to avoid death sentence
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of potentially lethal XL bully dogs not registered in time to avoid death sentence

The Telegraph  

An estimated 10,000 XL bully dogs have not been registered as a ban on the breed comes into force, police have warned. Unregistered dogs risk being destroyed Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hobrough, who is the NPCC lead on dangerous dogs, said those who had chosen to ignore the rules ran the risk of going to prison and having their pet …

RSPCA ‘devastated’ to euthanise XL bully dogs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

RSPCA ‘devastated’ to euthanise XL bully dogs

The Telegraph  

The RSPCA has said it is “devastated” that it will have to euthanise XL bullies after the Government banned them. Animal welfare charities are unable to rule out the possibility that they will have to euthanise the dogs in their care after Feb 1, when it becomes illegal to own the breed without an exemption certificate under new legislation. A …

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