RSPCA: XL Bully Cruelty Cases Surged Following UK Breed Ban

Welfare reports involving XL Bully-type dogs rose sharply in the year the UK breed ban took effect, with the RSPCA recording over 1,200 cases in England and Wales during 2024. The charity is concerned that negative publicity surrounding the legislation has led to these dogs being unfairly stigmatised, potentially fuelling abandonment and mistreatment. For owners and prospective adopters, this highlights the urgent need for responsible rehoming support and a balanced understanding of the breed.

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