‘XL Bully’ shot dead by police after attacking four people in Battersea
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Police are destroying 100 dogs every month since XL bullies were banned - with £25million of taxpayers' money spent keeping seized pets in kennels
4 days, 11 hours 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 week, 4 days ago

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

The Independent  

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Hunt underway for victim of XL Bully attack after 'woman was bitten as she tried to protect her dog' in Sheffield
1 week, 6 days 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 ‘lunged for baby’ strapped to mother amid surge in dangerous dog attacks
1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Girl, 10, mauled to death by her family's 'XL Bully' dog had a 'loving relationship' with it and boasted to pals about her new pet before her death
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Girl, 10, mauled to death by her family's 'XL Bully' dog had a 'loving relationship' with it and boasted to pals about her new pet before her death

Daily Mail  

A 'polite' and 'sweet' ten-year-old girl who was mauled to death by her own XL bully dog had a 'close' and 'loving' relationship with the pet. Traumatic scenes - which saw the girl's mother running outside screaming 'my baby's dead' - unfolded in the sleepy Yorkshire village after the girl had reportedly boasted to her pals: 'I have got a …

Two men arrested after XL Bully killed in ‘deliberate attack’
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suspected XL Bully dog killed in ‘targeted’ attack

The Independent  

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XL bully owner appears in court over death of man attacked by dogs in Staffordshire
3 months, 2 weeks ago

XL bully owner appears in court over death of man attacked by dogs in Staffordshire

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Shocking footage shows the moment a dog with ominous history attacks a woman and her pup
4 months ago

Shocking footage shows the moment a dog with ominous history attacks a woman and her pup

Daily Mail  

New York's most notorious killer dog has struck again - a year after its owner promised to put it down. An elderly woman lays on the sidewalk desperately clutching her spaniel as Syko and his sibling are dragged away from their targets 'Syko' - second from left and pictured with his parents and siblings - mauled several smaller pups outside …

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

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

The Independent  

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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
6 months, 3 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
6 months, 3 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
6 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

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Woman mauled to death by her pet XL Bullies in east London home
7 months 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 3 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
7 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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First person in England sentenced for keeping illegal XL Bully under new laws
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Toddler mauled by XL Bully and left needing surgery after climbing on family dog
9 months 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 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’
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'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 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 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 …

Three people hurt as huge XL bully dog goes on rampage
10 months ago

Three people hurt as huge XL bully dog goes on rampage

Daily Mail  

A ‘dangerously out of control’ XL bully-type dog was shot dead by police yesterday after attacking another dog and injuring three people. The dog – described by officers as being a ‘large bulldog-type’ – was reported to have been shot six times by armed police after attempts to restrain it had failed. A Police Scotland spokesman said: ‘Around 10.25am on …

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
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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
10 months, 3 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 …

Warning 10,000 unregistered XL bullies could be at large despite ban coming into force
10 months, 3 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
10 months, 3 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 …

XL bully dogs to be banned in Scotland after owners cross border to beat new rules
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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XL Bully ‘found tied up and set on fire’ ahead of ban
11 months, 3 weeks ago

XL Bully ‘found tied up and set on fire’ ahead of ban

The Independent  

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XL bully dogs in rescue homes win last-ditch reprieve
11 months, 3 weeks ago

XL bully dogs in rescue homes win last-ditch reprieve

The Telegraph  

XL bullies have been given a temporary reprieve after campaigners won an injunction to stop rescue dogs being put down. It follows public outcry at a rise in attacks by XL bullies, with an estimated 14 deaths of humans in the last three years and 351 attacks by large bully breeds this year alone, according to Bully Watch. A High …

Deadly attacks by dogs soar to record high as campaigners warn ban on XL bullies doesn’t go far enough
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Deadly attacks by dogs soar to record high as campaigners warn ban on XL bullies doesn’t go far enough

The Independent  

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Moment man is attacked by ‘XL Bully’ on station platform
1 year ago

Moment man is attacked by ‘XL Bully’ on station platform

The Telegraph  

Two dogs were seized by British Transport Police after a commuter was bitten in a suspected XL Bully attack on a train platform at Stratford station, in London. The animals were taken to a secure kennel after British Transport Police were called and the force continues to investigate the incident. British Transport Police said in a statement: “Officers were alerted …

Ban on American XL bully dogs could lead to increased abandonment – charity
1 year ago

Ban on American XL bully dogs could lead to increased abandonment – charity

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Dramatic moment armed police shoot dead suspected XL Bully after rampage that injured two people
1 year, 1 month ago

Dramatic moment armed police shoot dead suspected XL Bully after rampage that injured two people

Daily Mail  

This is the dramatic moment armed police shot dead a suspected XL Bully after a rampage which resulted in two people being injured. Officers were called to Stainland Road in Halifax, West Yorkshire, at around 6pm on Monday after reports of 'a concern for safety' following a dog attack The two people were taken to hospital while the other dog …

Man seriously injured in ‘out of control’ XL Bully attack as two people arrested
1 year, 1 month ago

Man seriously injured in ‘out of control’ XL Bully attack as two people arrested

The Independent  

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XL bully dogs banned from end of year after surge in attacks
1 year, 1 month ago

XL bully dogs banned from end of year after surge in attacks

The Independent  

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Two people arrested after woman seriously injured in XL Bully attack
1 year, 1 month ago

Two people arrested after woman seriously injured in XL Bully attack

The Independent  

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Police officer seriously injured in XL Bully dog attack
1 year, 1 month ago

Police officer seriously injured in XL Bully dog attack

The Independent  

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Woman mauled by her own XL bully dog
1 year, 2 months ago

Woman mauled by her own XL bully dog

The Independent  

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Baddeley Green dog attack: Two women taken to hospital after suspected XL bully attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Baddeley Green dog attack: Two women taken to hospital after suspected XL bully attack

The Independent  

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‘Kind’ man mauled to death in XL Bully attack in Sunderland was ‘only 8st and stood no chance’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Kind’ man mauled to death in XL Bully attack in Sunderland was ‘only 8st and stood no chance’

The Independent  

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Man bailed after fatal XL bully attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Man bailed after fatal XL bully attack

The Independent  

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What are American bully XL dogs – and why could the government face a tough time banning them?
1 year, 2 months ago

What are American bully XL dogs – and why could the government face a tough time banning them?

The Independent  

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