Scottish government provides funding to support dog control measures
The Scottish government has agreed almost £200,000 of funding to support dog control measures following a Responsible Dog Ownership Summit.
Nearly 6,000 dangerous dogs seized in past year, data reveals
As many as 16 dangerous dogs are being seized every day across the UK, with police forces taking 114 animals off the streets each week, new data reveals.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of banned dogs still living in UK homes
Almost 3,500 banned dogs are living in homes in England, Scotland and Wales, new data reveals.
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.
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.
Dangerous dog owners evading jail, figures show
Owners of dangerous dogs are being spared jail by the courts, a new Freedom of Information reveal.
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