Dog attacks rose despite XL bully ban

Charity slams new XL Bully ban as ‘mass confusion’ as ‘panic’ sets in for dog owners across Ireland
THE ban on XL Bully dogs has come into full effect today, causing “mass confusion” as panic sets in for thousands of dog owners. The XL Bully dogs ban is part of control measures set
‘So many dogs, not enough officers’: XL Bully ban stretching frontline police
A former dog legislation officer said frontline police enforcing the legislation have been 'swamped'  after the ban came into force last year
'Mass confusion' as XL Bully ban comes in, charity says
The ban on ownership of XL Bully dogs, which came into effect today, is causing "mass confusion and panic" among dog owners and shelters, the head of the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has said.
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 ban places 'huge burden on policing' and costs millions in vet bills as kennel spaces 'reach capacity'
The ban on XL bully dogs is expected to cost police forces up to £25million in veterinary bills and kennelling by April this year, police chiefs have warned. The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) revealed the staggering figure this morning - which represents a 500 per cent increase from 2018,
Police have seized over 4,500 suspected banned dogs since XL Bully ban enforcement began
As the XL Bully ban marks its first year, the financial and logistical strain on police forces intensifies, with thousands of dogs seized and a staggering rise in costs, sparking a complex debate on public safety and resource allocation.
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.
Police destroyed 848 XL Bully dogs in 7 month with £11m bill for taxpayers
XL bully dogs were banned in the UK last year with a number of other illegal breeds also being seized in the process as police use their tools to try tackle rise in dangerous dogs
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 ...
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'We should be penalising people’ - Is the XL Bully ban unfair?
The XL Bully dog ban comes into effect tomorrow – but one animal rights advocate has said the law is unfair to both the dogs ...
‘Blessed’ family of dog attack victim Alejandro issue emotional message on brave boy’s birthday as XL Bully ban kicks in
THE family of dog mauling victim Alejandro Mizsan say they are “blessed” to celebrate the brave schoolboy turning 12 – as an ...
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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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Surge in applications for XL bully certs ahead of Saturday's deadline
There has been a surge in applications for special certs for XL bully dogs ahead of this weekend’s deadline set by new ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Woman fined after rescuing 'extremely skinny' dog that was illegal XL bully
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