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Confusion over insurance looms as American XL Bully ban approaches
The newly announced ban on American XL Bullies has created confusion over what business insurance polices will be covering
XL bullies to be banned from end of this year
New laws banning XL Bully-type dogs in England and Wales have been laid in Parliament, as the government adds the breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
American XL Bully ban plan presents ‘significant problems’, senior vet warns
Legislating and implementing a ban on American XL Bully dogs could pose 'significant problems', an emergency select committee session in Westminster heard on 18 October.
Vegan dog diet could lead to ‘massive’ environmental benefits, study says
A vegan diet for dogs could save "more greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) than all those emitted by the UK", a study by a University of Winchester academic says.
Pet spending not affected by cost-of-living crisis, study finds
Brits continue to spend on their dog's petcare, despite the cost-of-living crisis, according to recent research.
Dog attacks in England up 22%
Dog attacks in England have increased by 22% in the past two years, with some areas seeing attacks soar by more than 60%, new data reveals.
Trainers provide services for American Bully XL owners
Dog trainers across the UK have offered free and discounted services to help owners of American Bully XL dogs train their dogs ahead of the impending ban of the breed.
Brucella canis identified in humans as dog infections rise
Three people are believed to have caught Brucella canis, a bacterial infection that leads to infertility in dogs, while infections in dogs are also on the rise.
Scotland to consider XL bully ban
Scotland is to consider introducing a ban on American XL bully dogs, but there is no timescale on when a final decision will be made.
Breed-specific legislation leads to false sense of security
Charlotte Kasner from the Campaign for Responsible Dog Ownership argues that adding dogs to the list of banned breeds creates a sense of false security
