{"id":118792,"date":"2023-09-16T09:39:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T09:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=118792"},"modified":"2023-09-16T09:39:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T09:39:59","slug":"fate-of-your-xl-bully-pet-when-ban-on-devil-dog-breed-comes-into-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/world-news\/fate-of-your-xl-bully-pet-when-ban-on-devil-dog-breed-comes-into-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Fate of your XL Bully pet when ban on devil dog breed comes into force"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&apos;s what could happen to your XL Bully as a UK-wide ban comes into force.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced today (Friday, September 15) the breed will be banned by the end of the year following a spate of attacks.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I share the nation\u2019s horror at the recent videos we\u2019ve all seen,&quot; he said in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE: Rishi Sunak says XL Bully dog will be banned by end of year after horror attacks<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&quot;It is clear this is not about a handful of badly trained dogs, it\u2019s a pattern of behaviour and it cannot go on.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30949200.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_BRITAIN-POLITICS.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The PM said he had asked ministers to consult police and experts about the breed &quot;with the view to then outlawing it&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>Dog attacks have been on the rise recently, increasing by more than a third in the past five years \u2013 and more than half of them involving an American XL Bully.<\/p>\n<p>But what happens if you already own an XL Bully?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30953035.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_JS279707002.jpg\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<figure data-mod=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30947531.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458\/0_Fears-XL-bully-ban-could-lead-to-massive-beasts-literally-roaming-UK-streets.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p> Fears XL bully ban could lead to massive beasts &apos;literally roaming UK streets&apos;<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/@trinitymirrordigital\/chameleon-branding\/publications\/dailystar\/img\/logo-schema-dailystar.png\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a breed is added to the banned dogs list it makes it illegal for anyone in the UK to own, breed or sell it.<\/p>\n<p>The list currently has four breeds on it \u2013 <span>the Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Anyone with a banned dog can have their pooch confiscated by police or the local council dog warden <\/span>\u2013 even if it hasn&apos;t acted in a dangerous way and no complaints have been made about it, reports The Mirror.<\/p>\n<p>Police don&apos;t need a warrant to seize your dog if it is in a public place.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30953041.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_JS271949055.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If your dog is in a private place cops will need a warrant before taking it, but if they enter your property with a warrant for something else and find the dog they do not need a separate one to take your pet.<\/p>\n<p>Once your pet has been taken away it will be examined by an expert to determine whether your dog is dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>It is your responsibility to prove your dog is not a banned breed. If you do, the court will order your pooch be given back to you.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you can&apos;t prove it, you will be convicted of a crime which could land you with an unlimited fine, a prison sentence of up to six months, or both.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30953039.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_JS309339488.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Your dog will also be destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>If your dog is on the banned breed list but the court rules it isn&apos;t a danger to the public, it may be put on the Index of Exempt Dogs.<\/p>\n<p>This will allow you to keep the dog and you will be given a Certificate of Exemption valid for the rest of your pet&apos;s life.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&apos;s not all plain sailing from here \u2013 you will need to adhere to a series of strict rules.<\/p>\n<p>These include getting your canine microchipped and neutered, meaning it cannot breed.<\/p>\n<p>Your pooch will need to be kept in a secure place to stop it from escaping, and when out for walks you&apos;ll need to keep it on a lead and muzzled at all times.<\/p>\n<p>You will also need to take out insurance against your dog injuring other people and must show your Certificate of Exemption when asked to either by a police officer or council dog warden. This can be done at the time or within five days.<\/p>\n<p>The banned dogs list refers to what the dog &quot;looks like&quot; rather than its technical breed.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;For example, if your dog matches many of the characteristics of a Pit Bull Terrier, it may be a banned type,&quot; the government stated.<\/p>\n<p>Confusingly, UK doesn&apos;t currently recognise the American XL Bully as a specific breed, but the US \u2013 where the dog is believed to come from \u2013 does.<\/p>\n<p>They are created by crossing American pit bull terriers and American Staffordshire terriers with other breeds.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking <\/i>here<i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/latest-news\/fate-your-xl-bully-pet-30953101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Here&apos;s what could happen to your XL Bully as a UK-wide ban comes into force. 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