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animal-regulation2 years ago•3 min saved

Scotland to Enforce Ban on XL Bully Dogs Following Attacks

Scotland is set to regulate the American XL bully dog breed, following England and Wales, after a series of attacks and deaths involving the muscular dog breed. The legislation will make it illegal to own an XL bully, with owners facing criminal records and fines unless their dogs are on an exemption list and comply with strict requirements. The breed has been involved in numerous attacks and deaths, leading to calls for regulation and responsible ownership.

via Fox News|

#american-xl-bully-dogs #animal-regulation #breed-specific-legislation

animal-welfare2 years ago•2 min saved

UK Implements Ban on American XL Bully Dogs After String of Attacks

American XL Bully dogs may be banned in the UK by the end of the year following a series of attacks, including a fatal one. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has tasked ministers with defining the breed and plans to ban it under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The breed, a cross between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier, is not officially recognized in the UK. The move comes after viral footage showed an American XL Bully attacking multiple people, including a child. Concerns about the breed's temperament and potential danger have prompted urgent action.

via ABC News|

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world2 years ago•2 min saved

U.K. to Ban American Bully XL Dogs After Fatal Attack: Ensuring Community Safety

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban the American bully XL breed of dogs in Britain, following a fatal attack and a recent incident where an 11-year-old girl was seriously injured. The breed is not currently recognized by the U.K. or U.S. Kennel Clubs, but Sunak aims to define the breed and outlaw it under the Dangerous Dogs Act. The American bully XL would become the fourth breed banned under the act, joining the pitbull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasileiro. The U.K. Kennel Club argues that no breed is inherently dangerous and that irresponsible dog owners are the primary factor in biting incidents.

via CBS News|

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animal-welfare2 years ago•2 min saved

UK to Prohibit American XL Bully Dogs Following Recent Attacks

Britain will ban the American XL Bully dog by the end of the year, following recent fatal attacks. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak believes the breed is a danger to communities and has requested that it be legally defined as a breed, allowing for a ban under the Dangerous Dogs Act. However, many animal experts argue that breed-specific legislation is misguided and that the focus should be on enforcing current regulations and promoting responsible dog ownership. The XL Bully would be the fifth breed to be banned in the UK, joining the pit bull terrier, Japanese toso, dogo Argentino, and fila Brasileiro.

via Forbes|

#animal-welfare #breed-specific-legislation #britain

animal-welfare2 years ago•2 min saved

"British Prime Minister Calls for Ban on Dangerous American XL Bully Dogs"

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban American XL Bully dogs, describing them as a "danger to our communities" following a series of recent attacks. Sunak has asked government ministers to define the characteristics of the breed, which is not recognized by official kennel clubs. The ban is expected to be implemented by the end of the year under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Campaigners argue that the breed should be added to the list of banned dogs due to perceived dangerous characteristics. The UK's Kennel Club, however, believes that breed-specific bans do not address the root cause of attacks, which is irresponsible dog ownership and training.

via ABC News|

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animal-welfare2 years ago•1 min saved

Potential Ban on American XL Bulldogs in UK Following Recent Attacks

The UK government is considering banning XL Bully dogs after an 11-year-old girl was attacked in Birmingham. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has requested urgent advice on outlawing the breed, which is a crossbreed of the American pitbull terrier. The incident has reignited calls for a ban on XL Bully dogs, with campaigners arguing that they pose a clear danger to communities, particularly children. Currently, four breeds of dogs are banned in the UK, and the Dangerous Dogs Act prohibits owners from allowing their dogs to be dangerously out of control. The XL Bully is not recognized as a specific breed by the UK's Kennel Club, which argues that breed-specific bans do not address the root causes of dog attacks.

via ABC News|

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