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18th September 2023 - Updates on Government 'American XL Bully' dog ban

Updates on Government 'American XL Bully' dog ban

Last week the Government announced a ban will come into force on 'American XL Bully' dogs. 

American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned following a series of horrific attacks, the Government has announced.

This is a first step towards adding it to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

This group will include police, canine and veterinary experts, and animal welfare stakeholders.

  • See full details of Government announcement here. 
  • Environment Secretary on 'American XL Bully' Ban - full details see link here. 

Further updates are awaited on what exactly the 'American XL Bully' breed is. Then further guidance will be issued on conditions, exemptions etc. 

 

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