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Dec 30, 2023 | petnews2day.com | Paul Heaney |Jordan Davies

By Paul Heaney and Jordan DaviesBBC Wales Investigates30 December 2023Updated 4 minutes agoBanning XL bully dogs could cause dangerous dog reports to double, a senior police officer has said. Gwent Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hobrough said he also appreciated “concern” over irresponsible breeders moving to other dogs. The UK government said the new legislation would protect the public. The decision followed a number of high-profile attacks – some fatal – involving the breed.

Dec 30, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Paul Heaney |Jordan Davies

Banning XL bully dogs could cause dangerous dog reports to double, a senior police officer has said. Gwent Police's Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hobrough said he also appreciated "concern" over irresponsible breeders moving to other dogs. The ban on XL bullies in England and Wales comes into force on 31 December. The UK government said the new legislation would protect the public. The decision followed a number of high-profile attacks - some fatal - involving the breed.

Dec 10, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Jayne Morgan |Paul Heaney

"How is Santa going to find me if we are homeless?"The words of eight-year-old Marcel after he and his widowed mother were moved into a hotel room by Cardiff council following eviction from a rented flat. Marcel, who has learning difficulties, does not understand why he no longer has his own bedroom. The Welsh government said the numbers living in temporary accommodation amounted to a "health crisis". His mum Sarah described how Marcel had asked her the Santa question.

Dec 3, 2023 | petnews2day.com | Paul Heaney |Jordan Davies

By Paul Heaney & Jordan DaviesBBC News3 December 2023Updated 7 minutes in the pastThe ban on XL bullies might result in extra canine assaults, a senior vet has advised the BBC. Dave Martin, a welfare adviser to 900 practices within the UK, mentioned assaults within the home might enhance if the ban results in extra XLs being saved indoors with out stimulation and train.

Dec 3, 2023 | news.nestia.com | Paul Heaney |Jordan Davies

Image caption, Beast, the XL bully that killed 10-year-old Jack Lis in Caerphilly in 2021 By Paul Heaney & Jordan Davies BBC News The ban on XL bullies could lead to more dog attacks, a senior vet has told the BBC. Dave Martin, a welfare advisor to 900 practices in the UK, said attacks in the home could increase if the ban leads to more XLs being kept indoors without stimulation and exercise.