Authorities are expressing 'significant concerns' as the ban on XL Bully dogs approaches in five weeks, with thousands of owners applying for exemption certificates. MPs have warned of the potential lack of capacity for police and veterinarians to handle the situation. Victims of dog attacks and advocates for the ban report facing abuse. Ian Collins of TalkTV stated that XL Bullies 'have no place in the home.' Breeders are making a final push to sell XL Bully puppies before the ban takes effect, while dog shelters are urgently trying to rehome abandoned XL Bullies to avoid euthanasia. Dozens of XL Bully owners gathered on the seafront to walk their dogs unmuzzled for the last time before the new restrictions, which include a requirement for muzzling in public, come into force today. The police anticipate that reports of dangerous dogs could double due to the new regulations. As of today, new restrictions require that XL Bullies must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public. The sale, breeding, gifting, and exchange of these dogs are now illegal, as is allowing them to stray. Animal welfare groups, including the RSPCA, have criticized the measures, suggesting they are not the solution, while others, like dog behaviorist Anna Webb, wish for a new licensing scheme instead. Amid mounting animal welfare fears, owners are urged to register their dogs for exemption as soon as possible.
XL bully dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public under new restrictions, amid fears among animal welfare groups that a looming ban on the breed will overwhelm vets and rescue centres ✍️: @ninallloyd https://t.co/dtWFeyMGgC
American bully XL dogs must now be kept on a lead & you need to register your dogs for exemption asap! https://t.co/OmIDB5kORe
New legal restrictions on #XLBully type dogs are now in place 🚨 They must now be kept on a lead and muzzled in public. It is also illegal to sell, advertise, gift, exchange and abandon these dogs, or let them stray. Read more: https://t.co/EzmxhJFrq9 1/5 https://t.co/dMN0tVrDWN
XL bully dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled when out in public - as new rules take effect from today Read more🔗 https://t.co/BGkiGmUGbB
XL bully rules come into force amid mounting animal welfare fears as ban looms https://t.co/5sOw4CqJ95
New XL bully laws will force euthanasia, say charities https://t.co/pXe7FfEXnN
‘I just wish that we were looking at a brand new licensing scheme coming into this country, almost like a driving test.’ Dog Behaviourist and Host of ‘A Dog’s Life’ podcast, Anna Webb, explains the problems she has with the new regulations introduced today on XL bullies. https://t.co/5dFPlvwejU
XL Bully dogs must be muzzled and on a lead as fresh restrictions come into force https://t.co/Xh4J4z2mA4
XL bully dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled when out in public - as new rules take effect from today. Dog behaviourist Niall Barnes says he thinks the rules "are being rushed through a little bit." Read more: https://t.co/5aiN9ymWqC 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YouTube https://t.co/1n48DlFk97
New XL bully rules come into force ahead of ban on dog breed https://t.co/wwmUo7liDe
XL bullies must now be muzzled and on a lead - as new rules come in Read more🔗 https://t.co/M9iFuBGW9O
New regulations on XL Bullies will come into force today including a banning on breeding and selling and a requirement for muzzling in public despite groups such as the RSCPA stating that the measures is 'not the answer'. @HenryRiley1 asks: Do you agree with the new restrictions? https://t.co/13KxwXaHz7
American bully XL dogs must now be kept on a lead https://t.co/PWNIHZZdSA
Dozens of XL Bully owners gather on seafront to walk their dogs unmuzzled for the last time before new restrictions come into force TODAY https://t.co/7WtVfNOV8q https://t.co/zkmwFRheMl
XL bully ban: Dangerous dog reports could double - police https://t.co/GzvrYeZM9R
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🐶 Dog shelters in race against time to rehome abandoned XL Bullies. Animal charities and rescue groups say they will have to put down any left in their care after ban comes into force on Sunday https://t.co/AvtiCAe7Ba
Desperate breeders list XL Bully puppies for sale in 'last chance' before ban https://t.co/gscewYJYx8
“If one of these things turns, that’s it. It’s game over… You got kids around and you own one of these beasts? It’ll have your throat out as soon as you look at it if it had the hump.” Ian Collins says XL Bully dogs “have no place in the home”. @iancollinsuk https://t.co/LOS43o9iot
What is the XL Bully dog ban and why are there concerns? https://t.co/5ndxSDWQRc
NEW by me in @theipaper: Fears that authorities may not be ready for the XL Bully ban as thousands of owners apply for exemption certificates. MPs have warned ministers of "significant concerns" over capacity of police and vets as ban is 5 weeks away https://t.co/MarAzbU2l5
What is the XL Bully dog ban and why are there concerns https://t.co/5JloC3RlHy
Dog attack victims and campaigners who back XL bully ban say they face abuse https://t.co/Fyxu1djAnm