Breaking news: Ireland set to outlaw XL Bully dogs from October this year. Read more about the upcoming ban and its implications!
XL Bully dogs, a controversial breed known for their size and strength, are set to be banned in Ireland from October this year. The new measures will prohibit the breeding, importing, selling, or rehoming of XL Bullies, aligning the country with stricter regulations on dangerous dog breeds. The decision follows a series of dog attacks, including the tragic death of Nicole Morey in Limerick last month.
Animal welfare organizations have raised concerns about the enforcement of the ban, calling for clarity on how the legislation will be implemented. Minister Heather Humphreys is expected to officially announce the ban on XL Bully dogs this Friday, marking a significant step towards ensuring public safety and reducing instances of dog-related incidents.
The move to outlaw XL Bully dogs comes after a surge in the number of reported attacks, prompting calls for stricter laws to protect citizens. The ban will also bring Ireland in line with regulations in the north, where similar restrictions are already in place. The public reaction to the upcoming ban has been mixed, with some supporting the decision as a necessary safety measure, while others argue for alternative solutions to address the issue of dog attacks.
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Breeding, importing, selling or rehoming of the breed will be outlawed from October this year.
XL bullies are already included in the “restricted breed of dog” list, but there are currently no bans in place. Such restrictions mean that while in public, ...
The announcement will be made by Minister Heather Humphreys on Friday, comes just weeks after the death of Nicole Morey.
It follows a recent spate in dog attacks, including the death of Nicole Morey in Limerick last month, and will bring Ireland into line with the north.
From 1 October this year it will be illegal to breed, sell, rehome or import an XL Bully. Then from 1 February, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL ...
Breeding, importing, selling or re-homing of the breed will be outlawed from October this year. The move to ban XL bullies comes after a spike in the number of ...
The ban on XL bully dogs under new regulations to be introduced later this year has raised concerns with animal welfare organisations about how such a ban ...
Breeding, importing, selling or rehoming of the breed will be outlawed from October this year.
The ban comes after a number of high-profile dog attacks in recent months, including one where a 23-year-old woman in Limerick was killed after being attacked ...
Breeding, importing, selling or re-homing of the breed will be outlawed from October this year. Advertisement. The move to ban XL bullies comes after a spike in ...
Illegal to import, breed, or re-sell XL Bullies from October 1st; Ban on ownership of these dogs from February 1st 2025; Owners require 'Certificate of ...
XL Bully dogs are set to be banned in Ireland in the coming months after a series of recent attacks. The announcement is due to be made by Minister Heather ...
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Currently, there are no bans in place for XL bullies in the country, though they are on a list of restricted breeds. Under these restrictions, these dogs in ...
Ireland is to follow Northern Ireland in introducing a ban on XL Bully dogs. New regulations will prohibit the importing, breeding, selling and re-homing of ...
Similar bans on XL bullies are already in place in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.
Animal rescues believe many owners will abandon their dogs and the ban on rehoming will mean many XL bullies being euthanised.
Breeding, importing, selling or re-homing of the breed will be outlawed from October this year. The move to ban XL bullies comes after a spike in the number of ...
Breeding, importing, selling or re-homing of the breed will be outlawed from October this year. The move to ban XL bullies comes after a spike in the number of ...
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