Which dogs are banned in the UK? Illegal breeds and Dangerous Dogs Act explained

Four people have been killed by dogs so far in 2023, despite the Dangerous Dogs Act being supposed to prevent such attacks. So which breeds of dog are actually illegal in the UK?

What is an American XL bully and why are they being banned?

Landowner offers XL Bully owners a 'lifeline' to walk their dogs without a lead or muzzles on private fields as ban comes into effect today

XL Bully owners left in limbo as website to register exemptions for their pets 'kept crashing' before the breed became an illegal dangerous dog first thing this morning

Landowner offers XL Bully owners a 'lifeline' to walk their dogs without a lead or muzzles on private fields as ban comes into effect today

Which dogs are dangerous and which breeds are banned in the UK?

Home Secretary Requests Ban On XL Bullies Following Attacks

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MPs Call For Review Of Banned Dog Breeds

Banned Dogs & Dangerous Breeds Worcestershire Regulatory Services

A pensioner wrestled with a Bulldog to try and save his Yorkshire Terrier before the dog was killed

Breed-specific legislation - Wikipedia

Stay of execution for XL Bully puppies: Owners are given another six months to neuter dogs less than a year old - with minister hinting deadline could be pushed back even further