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Dog owner jailed after XL bully police attack
A dog owner whose XL bully attacked a police officer in Leicestershire has been jailed. The officer was inside a property in Lewis Close, Ibstock, for "less than a minute" when the dog got through a kitchen door,
XL bully clamps jaw onto police officer's leg leaving serious injuries
An XL bully dog clamped its jaws onto a police officer’s leg, leaving him with serious injuries, dramatic bodycam footage from Leicestershire Police shows. Two officers attended an address wanting to speak to Aden Hollyoake on 26 October 2023.
Shocking footage shows moment police officer is attacked by XL Bully
Shocking footage shows the moment a police officer is attacked by XL Bully. The Leicestershire Police officer was left with serious injuries after being viciously attacked by the dog in at a property in Ibstock,
Horror moment police officer savaged by XL Bully at criminal's house
The Leicestershire Police officer was left with serious injuries to his leg after the XL Bully sank its teeth into him as they entered the property in Ibstock
Cane Corso: The new 'status dog' after XL Bully ban?
A year since new laws restricted the keeping of Xl Bullies in Scotland, there are concerns that another breed is becoming the new “status dog”. The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff. Weighing up to 50kg, they can have a bite force of 700 psi – stronger than a lion’s, which is 600 psi.
‘So many dogs, not enough officers’: XL Bully ban stretching frontline police
A former dog legislation officer said frontline police enforcing the legislation have been 'swamped'  after the ban came into force last year
Man hurt and dog euthanised after XL bully attack
A dog has been euthanised and its owner injured after they were attacked by an XL bully, according to police. It happened in Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, at about 19:20 GMT on New Year's Day. Police said the XL bully attacked a pomeranian and chihuahua cross-breed called Rex being walked by his owner.
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XL Bully sanctuary facing refusal for second time after damning inspection
Scotland’s first XL Bully sanctuary is set for a council showdown as an application for a licence to operate faces refusal ...
Charity slams new XL Bully ban as ‘mass confusion’ as ‘panic’ sets in for dog owners across Ireland
THE ban on XL Bully dogs has come into full effect today, causing “mass confusion” as panic sets in for thousands of dog ...
Ireland to oppose order from animal welfare groups on XL bully dog ban
The Irish government is preparing to fight a legal challenge from animal welfare groups seeking to halt the new ban on XL ...
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'Mass confusion' as XL Bully ban comes in, charity says
The ban on ownership of XL Bully dogs, which came into effect today, is causing "mass confusion and panic" among dog owners and shelters, the head of the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to ...
‘Blessed’ family of dog attack victim Alejandro issue emotional message on brave boy’s birthday as XL Bully ban kicks in
THE family of dog mauling victim Alejandro Mizsan say they are “blessed” to celebrate the brave schoolboy turning 12 – as an ...
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Surge in applications for XL bully certs ahead of Saturday's deadline
There has been a surge in applications for special certs for XL bully dogs ahead of this weekend’s deadline set by new ...
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XL Bully ban halted after judge grants injunction against seizure or euthanasia
The High Court has put a stay on a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would have allowed the authorities to ...
Woman fined after rescuing 'extremely skinny' dog that was illegal XL bully
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