Dog Control Coalition urges PM to delay American XL Bully ban
The Dog Control Coalition has urged the Prime Minister to delay the introduction of the ban on XL Bully dogs scheduled to come into force on 31 December 2023.
Over 4,000 American XL Bully owners apply for ban exemption
Over 4,000 American XL Bully owners have applied for an exemption certificate ahead of the upcoming ban.
Government rejects petitions to overturn American XL Bully ban
The government has confirmed it will still go ahead with the American XL Bully ban at the end of the year, despite multiple petitions asking for it to be overturned.
Scotland will not ban American XL Bullies, SNP says
Scotland will not be following England and Wales in banning American XL Bullies by the end of the year, the Scottish government has said.
Campaign to overturn XL Bully ban raises over £142,000
A campaign to overturn the American XL Bully ban has raised £142,810 to support its legal action against the decision.
Transition period for XL Bully owners begins
The transition period for owners of XL Bully type dogs to apply for an exemption scheme has begun today (14 November), as further legislation came into force.
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.
Dog training club launches free video series to help American XL Bully owners
Members of a 300-strong dog training club have created free online video resources to help XL Bully owners ahead of the ban on the breed.
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