Overview

• The RSPCA says the XL Bully ban has not curbed serious or fatal dog attacks since its December 2023 implementation.
• Partial 2024 police data from 19 forces show 1,035 suspected banned dogs were seized and 674 identified as XL Bullies.
• Seven forces reported 511 euthanised dogs and charity-sector figures add another 693 put down under the legislation.
• The charity cautions that its figures understate national totals because more than half of UK forces did not supply data.
• It is calling for a full statutory review of the Dangerous Dogs Act to shift to behaviour-based controls and stronger licensing for owners.