Almost 1,000 granted exemption from XL Bully dog ban Almost 1,000 XL Bully dog owners have been granted an exemption from a recent ban on ownership of the breed. Regional • 29 May
Almost 1,000 granted exemption from XL Bully dog ban Almost 1,000 XL Bully dog owners have been granted an exemption from a recent ban on ownership of the breed. Regional • 29 May
Court delays regulation allowing XL Bully euthanisation The High Court has temporarily paused a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would allow XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations to be seized or euthanised. Ireland • 31 Jan
Court delays regulation allowing XL Bully euthanisation The High Court has temporarily paused a new regulation due to come into force tomorrow that would allow XL Bully dogs in the care of animal welfare organisations to be seized or euthanised. Ireland • 31 Jan
235 people applied for XL bully exemption ahead of ban Only 235 people in Ireland have applied for a certificate of exemption allowing them to own an XL bully-type dog ahead of the February ban. Ireland • 14 Jan
235 people applied for XL bully exemption ahead of ban Only 235 people in Ireland have applied for a certificate of exemption allowing them to own an XL bully-type dog ahead of the February ban. Ireland • 14 Jan
Illegal to import, breed or sell XL bully dog from today From today, it will be illegal to import, breed, sell and rehome XL bully type dogs, which is the first time that a specific dog breed will be banned in Ireland. Ireland • 01 Oct 24
Illegal to import, breed or sell XL bully dog from today From today, it will be illegal to import, breed, sell and rehome XL bully type dogs, which is the first time that a specific dog breed will be banned in Ireland. Ireland • 01 Oct 24
'XL bully ban won't stop them': Sister of woman killed speaks out The sister of a woman who died after being attacked by her dogs, one of which was an XL bully, has welcomed the introduction of a ban on the breed but said it should be "stricter". Upfront • 01 Oct 24
'XL bully ban won't stop them': Sister of woman killed speaks out The sister of a woman who died after being attacked by her dogs, one of which was an XL bully, has welcomed the introduction of a ban on the breed but said it should be "stricter". Upfront • 01 Oct 24
Minister signs legislation to ban XL Bully dogs Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has signed the legislation to ban XL Bully dogs following a number of serious attacks. Politics • 26 Sep 24
Minister signs legislation to ban XL Bully dogs Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has signed the legislation to ban XL Bully dogs following a number of serious attacks. Politics • 26 Sep 24
Protesters call on Government to review XL Bully ban A group representing dog and animal welfare organisations has been holding a demonstration in Dublin city centre ahead of a planned ban on XL Bully dogs. Ireland • 25 Sep 24
Protesters call on Government to review XL Bully ban A group representing dog and animal welfare organisations has been holding a demonstration in Dublin city centre ahead of a planned ban on XL Bully dogs. Ireland • 25 Sep 24
Exemptions deadline looms for XL bully owners in UK Dog owners in England and Wales have just hours left to apply for certificates of exemption if they wish to keep their XL bully pets before a ban on the breed comes into force. UK • 01 Feb 24
Exemptions deadline looms for XL bully owners in UK Dog owners in England and Wales have just hours left to apply for certificates of exemption if they wish to keep their XL bully pets before a ban on the breed comes into force. UK • 01 Feb 24
