Ownership of American bully XL dogs is restricted under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Since 31 December 2023, it has been ...

Strict rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force across the UK. Police returned Ralph to his owners after confirming he was an American bulldog not an XL bully.

Both animals were seized by police and are expected to be destroyed. Restrictions on American XL bully-type dogs came into force in Scotland last February. Owners of the breed, which have been ...