The XL Bully dog breed is facing a ban, prompting concerns about the readiness of authorities and the impact on owners and animal welfare. MPs have expressed worries over the capacity of police and vets as the ban approaches. Dog attack victims, campaigners, and animal charities fear the potential consequences, including the euthanasia of abandoned XL Bullies. Desperate breeders are selling XL Bully puppies in a 'last chance' effort before the ban. The new regulations require XL Bully dogs to be kept on a lead and muzzled in public, with concerns raised about the rushed implementation and potential impact on responsible dog owners. The debate revolves around the need for a ban on bad owners rather than dogs, and the effectiveness of breed-specific legislation (BSL).
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'I'm quite frightened of dogs.' Lois Perry discusses new restrictions introduced for XL bully dogs which mean they must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/uXcnh7IZlL
'XL bullies should be classed as a weapon!' Nana Akua welcomes new restrictions introduced for XL bully dogs which mean they must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public. https://t.co/Moz35n1BhH
‘We cannot start banning dogs which are no threat whatsoever just because they happen to be a certain weight.’ 'I'm talking about muzzling them by weight!' Norman Baker and Nana Akua debate the XL Bully dog ban, as the legislation is implemented from today. https://t.co/u8D8TZPVcZ
Great that the first stages of the Bully XL ban have come into force today. Proof that a small number of determined people can make a difference and save many lives.
'We need to encourage responsible dog ownership. The RSPCA is very keen to see the introduction of a licensing scheme.' As new XL Bully restrictions come into force, RSPCA's Dr Sam Gaines insists to @PaulBrandITV that 'BSL does not work'. https://t.co/oNnGMCvehK
"It needs to be a ban on bad owners, not dogs." Leigh-Catherine Salway from Save Our Bullies calls attacks by XL bully dogs 'sensationalised' by the media and believes the new rules banning the breed is a 'knee-jerk' reaction. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/0TpQxIY1Dt
"It needs to be a ban on bad owners, not dogs." Leigh-Catherine Salway from Save Our Bullies calls attacks by XL bully dogs 'sensationalised' by the media and believes the new rules banning the breed is a 'kneejerk' reaction. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/PzHWZsKoti
'We should punish the offender, which is the owner.' Dog Trainer, Rob Alleyne, gives his side of the argument to the debate on XL bully restrictions. https://t.co/C0M6CoWMWz
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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Bully bullies. Kill killers. https://t.co/e7cUmBKCN6
🐶 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