XL Bully Dogs Face Ban in England and Wales

Opponents of the ban, including animal rescue centres and advocacy groups, argue for better education and licensing of dogs instead of breed-specific bans.

New legislation banning the breeding, selling, and rehoming of XL bully dogs in England and Wales has come into effect, with the dogs now required to be muzzled and kept on a leash in public.
Owners of XL bully dogs have until January 31 to apply for a certificate of exemption, which involves having the animal neutered, microchipped, and covered by third-party liability insurance.
Animal rescue centres fear they could be forced to euthanise hundreds of dogs due to the new legislation, with an injunction granted to stop rescue dogs from being put down until a judicial review hearing in January.
Opponents of the ban, including the RSPCA and the campaign group Don't Ban Me – License Me, argue that better education and licensing of dogs would be more effective than a breed-specific ban.
The ban was introduced in response to a number of serious attacks and fatalities involving the breed.