Man hurt and dog euthanised after XL bully attack
A dog has been euthanised and its owner injured after they were attacked by an XL bully, according to police. It happened in Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, at about 19:20 GMT on New Year's Day. Police said the XL bully attacked a pomeranian and chihuahua cross-breed called Rex being walked by his owner.
New rules on XL Bully dogs to come into force
A ban on XL Bully dogs comes into force tomorrow, meaning it will be illegal to keep one unless the owner has a certificate of exemption.
Injunction protects XL Bully dogs in animal shelters from being put down
The High Court has granted an injunction to prevent XL Bully dogs already under the care of animal shelters from being put down.
Man jailed after XL bully attacked 12-year-old girl
A man has been jailed for owning an XL bully which attacked a 12-year-old girl. Justin Allison, 38, was jailed for a total of three years for owning a banned breed of dog, being in charged of a dog that was dangerously out of control and possessing a knife.
XL bully owner jailed for man's attack death
The owner of an XL bully dog which chased and killed a man has been jailed for three years. Ian Langley, 54, was mauled in Shiney Row, near Sunderland, on 3 October 2023, and died in hospital from "catastrophic" neck injuries.
Number of dog attacks rose after XL Bully ban as police chiefs admit it will be no ‘overnight fix’
Figures obtained by The Independent showed dog attacks rose by nine per cent in the first five months since the ban was brought in on XL bully dogs
XL Bully dog bit 'chunk' out of young girl's arm after 'jumping on her back' in 'vicious' attack
A 12-year-old girl was viciously attacked by an XL Bully dog that jumped on her back and latched onto her arm in Nantyglo, South Wales. The incident occurred in the early evening on October 7 when the dog,
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XL Bully ban halted after judge grants injunction against seizure or euthanasia
The High Court has put a stay on a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would have allowed the authorities to ...
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Court partially halts XL Bully ban due to come into force tomorrow
The High Court has put a stay on a the part of a new law that would have allowed agents for the Minister for Rural ...
XL bully ban a 'huge burden' on policing, chiefs say
The National Police Chiefs' Council predicts costs of enforcing the ban will have reached £25m by April this year.
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XL Bully dangerous dog incident resulted in Chihuahua crossed with a Pomeranian having to be put down
A dangerous dog incident, which saw an XL Bully attack a Chihuahua crossed with a Pomeranian, resulted in the victim canine having to be put down.
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State set to oppose injunction from animal welfare groups on XL bully dog ban
The State is set to oppose an injunction application brought by six animal welfare organisations seeking to halt a new law ...
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XL bully dog law halted after judge grants injunction against seizure or euthanasia
At the High Court on Friday, Mr Justice John Jordan granted the injunction against the seizure or euthanasia of the breed in ...
XL Bully ban: Irish owners’ rights as dog breed becomes illegal to own in two DAYS – here’s how it works & exemptions
THE ban on XL Bully dogs is in full swing following calls for tighter pet control measures after a number of attacks. Former Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys announced ...