Published 3 months ago

No culling of American XL bully dogs, new rules for owners in UK

The UK government has announced an "amnesty" approach for American Bully XLs, instead of a cull. Owners will be required to register their dogs, have them neutered, and ensure they are muzzled and on a lead in public.
Despite the proposed ban, there are concerns that banning XL Bully dogs will not address the issue of dog attacks, as groups like the RSPCA and the Kennel Club argue that banning the breed has not proven effective in the past.
The government is urged to focus on tackling irresponsible owners and unscrupulous breeders, rather than implementing breed-specific bans.

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BBC News

American bully XLs will not be culled under ban, says chief vet

Owners will have to muzzle, neuter and register their dogs, Christine Middlemiss says, after PM announces ban.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

No cull of American XL bully dogs in UK despite ban – but owners face new rules

Dogs will have to be registered and kept leashed and muzzled in public, says chief veterinary officer

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

No cull expected under American XL bully dogs ban, says chief vet

Chief Veterinary Officer Professor Christine Middlemiss said there would be an ‘amnesty’ approach.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

American XL bully ban will not be a cull, says vet chief

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss says breed will have to be neutered and muzzled when out in public - but questions remain

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

American XL bully breed 'will not be culled', says chief vet

The UK’s chief vet, Christine Middlemiss, says owners of American XL bully dogs will need to comply with restrictions (Picture: DEFRA) People who already own an American XL bully ‘will be able to keep their dog’, according to the UK’s chief veterinary officer – but with a number of conditions. Rishi Sunak announced on Friday that the breed will be banned by the end of this year because ‘they are a danger to our communities’. The prime minister c…

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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WION

No culling of American XL bully dogs, but new rules for owners in UK

The United Kingdom's chief veterinary officer said that there will be an “amnesty” before a complete ban is imposed on American XL Bullies after an expert blamed the entire breed for almost half of the attacks on humans and other dogs. On Friday, UK PM Rishi Sunak announced that his government is considering labelling the XL Bully as a breed and aims to ban it by the year's end after two dogs killed a father-of-two while he was trying to protect

3 months ago·Noida, India

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