Dog attacks rose despite XL bully ban

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.
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
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 restricting ownership of XL bully dogs which they say is too vague and disproportionate to impose a criminal liability on owners failing to comply.
Man jailed for 3 years in UK after XL bully dog attacked 12-year-old girl
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after his XL bully dog attacked a 12-year-old girl in Wales in November. Justin Allison, 38, has been jailed after pleading guilty to possessing a banned breed without a license and being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place.
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.
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
Enforcing XL bully ban ‘placing huge burden on policing’
Since February, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.
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 ...
Police should get funding for ‘cost pressure’ of XL Bully ban – minister
Police should get funding for ‘cost pressure’ of XL Bully ban – minister - Chiefs have warned that enforcing a ban on XL ...
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.
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 ...
Court effort to stop ban on rehoming XL bullies will be opposed by State
The State is set to oppose an injunction application brought by six animal welfare organisations seeking to halt the ...
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XL Bully owner whose savage pet Titan chased neighbour down the street before mauling him to death is jailed
A dog owner whose XL Bully pinned down and ripped his neighbour's neck in a deadly attack after chasing him down a path has been jailed. 54-year-old Ian Langley was killed in a 'brutal and ...
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 ...