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People take part in a protest in central London against the government’s decision to add XL bully dogs to the list of prohibited breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act following a spate of recent attacks. Picture date: Saturday September 23, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Protest in London against government decision to ban XL bully dogs

An XL bully has been seized after another dog attack in Sheffield

XL bully seized by police after another dog attack

The man is dragged into the road as he tries to fight off an attacking dog in Handsworth Road, Sheffield.

Shocking footage shows dog walker being mauled by vicious bull mastiff

Police raced to Handsworth in Sheffield following a dog attack which was captured on CCTV

Man attacked by 'dangerously out of control' dog

CCTV capturing the moment two dogs enter a family home in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, and savage two cats to death.

Moment Rottweilers run into family home and maul pet cats to death

Ian Price died of his injuries after being attacked by two XL bullies (NationalWorld/SWNS/Adobe Stock)

Why I have changed my mind about banning XL bullies Amber Allott

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

Police urge web ghouls not to share video of fatal XL Bully attack

An American Bully XL

How an XL Bully dog ban could work, and where XL Bully dogs come from

An American XL Bully dog

Ministers to work out how to ban dangerous XL Bully dogs

A police officer outside a property in Main Street, Stonnall, Staffordshire, after a man died after being bitten by two dogs.

Man killed in attack by two XL Bullies named by police

Mohammed Sami Raza was left covered in blood with horrendous injuries to his arms and legs after the an out of control dog pounced on him in Walsall in the West Midlands

Dangerous dogs: Moment 10-year-old is mauled outside his home

American bully XLs are set to be banned, but a number of other breeds are involved in high numbers of attacks in the UK (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

The other dog breeds biting people, as XL bullies set to be banned

What will happen to people who already own XL bullies once the breed is banned? (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

What will happen to XL bullies when they are banned?

An XL Bully was involved in one of the attacks, injuring a 15-year-old girl

American XL bullies 'to be banned by end of the year'

A man has suffered serious injuries after being bitten by two dogs in Stonnall, Staffordshire. (Picture by Ryan Underwood)

Man dies after dog attack in Staffordshire

The world’s tallest dog, Zeus, died at the age of three after battling cancer. (Guinness World Records)

World’s tallest dog dies aged 3 after cancer battle

A CCTV still showing the dog chasing people across a petrol station forecourt after biting 11-year-old Ana Paun (NationalWorld)

Man arrested after young girl attacked by XL bully cross

Ana Paun with her arm bandaged after being attacked by the American XL Bully dog in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, on Saturday (Photo: Anita Maric / SWNS)

'It was so scary': girl attacked by XL bully in viral video speaks out

CCTV still Beast, an XL bully who went on to kill 10-year-old Jack Lis, barking at a man outside a store in Caerphilly (Photo: PA Wire/Gwent Police)

'Suella de Vil' might be barking up the wrong tree with breed ban Amber Allott

(Clockwise from left) The Japanese tosa, pit bull terrier, Dogo Aregntino and Fila Brasiliero are already illegal in the UK (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

The four dog breeds already illegal in the UK, amid XL bully furore

American XL - or extra large - bullies (left) are a comparatively new dog breed derived from American pit bull terriers (right) (Picture: NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer What is an American XL bully - is the controversial dog breed illegal?

The September heatwave could cause heatstroke in dogs as well as humans - but how can you tell?

Signs of heatstroke in dogs and how to prevent it

The RSPCA says some of the methods used by the Dog Daddy can make frightened dogs' behaviour worse (Youtube/@TheDogDaddyofficial)

The Dog Daddy controversy explained, as RSPCA warns owners against UK shows

This is how you know when it’s too hot to take your dog for a walk.

When is it too hot to walk a dog? Signs your pet may have heat stroke

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Woman dies after being rushed to hospital following brutal dog attack

11 pet dogs were killed in a fire at a private dog kennel in Staffordshire, the police said. (Getty Images stock photo)

11 pet dogs die in fire at private dog kennel in Staffordshire

The ten most popular dog breeds on TikTok have been revealed by Everypaw Pet Insurance. Photos by Adobe Photos. Composite by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

Top 10 most popular dog breeds on TikTok from German Shepherd to Pug

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks to the gathered public during a walkabout outside the Dog and Duck pub in Soho ahead of this weekend's coronation on May 4, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie Lorriman - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Prince and Princess of Wales mark International Dog Day 2023

Donald 'Prentice' Patience, 45, was killed during an alleged attempted dog theft at his home in Bury. (Credit: Greater Manchester Police/Handout)

Man to be charged over man’s death following dog theft

Donald 'Prentice' Patience, 45, was killed during an alleged attempted dog theft at his home in Bury. (Credit: Greater Manchester Police/Handout)

'Much loved' father found dead at home after thieves target his dog

For All the Dogs: Lil Yachty brands Drake fans ‘stupid’ as Toronto rapper skips rumoured release date

Lil Yachty brands Drake Fans ‘stupid’ over For All the Dogs upset

Plenty of summer rain has created the perfect conditions for lungworm-carrying slugs and snails (Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev/tails.com)

Deadly dog parasite cases could rise after wet UK summer, vet warns

This is one of five toy poodles who have been dubbed the 'world's happiest dogs' and have gone viral on TikTok because of their adorable smiles. Photo by SWNS/TikTok/Abbie Qu.

Dogs gain more than 160,000 TikTok followers thanks to their smiles

Sheena Shah has taught her pet dog Sapphie to "speak" so it can boss her husband around and tell him to bring her food, drinks and give her a massage. Photo by Sheena Shah / SWNS.

Woman teaches her dog to speak and pet pooch can ask husband for food

Sheena Shah has taught her pet dog Sapphie to "speak" so it can boss her husband around and tell him to bring her food, drinks and give her a massage. Photo by Sheena Shah / SWNS.

Woman teaches her dog to speak and pet pooch can ask husband for food

Pomcasso: The little dog funding its own heart surgery with paintings

Pomcasso: Little dog with heart condition painting to fund surgery

A dog wearing a raincoat

Vets warn of 7 dangers dog owners need to watch out for

The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

Stick library and A La Barke Menu: Inside the UK’s best pub for dogs

The moment a woman and her pet dog both witnessed a bird 'drop dead' - and both reacted in exactly the same way (Photo: xIsabelKlee)

WATCH: Moment woman and dog share bewilderment at plummeting bird

Chloe claims to be best friends with her pet duck, Buddy

Mum, 35 ‘best friends’ with duck she hatched from £2 supermarket egg

Police dog Finn, who suffered near fatal injuries protecting his handler PC Dave Wardell from a knife attack and then went on to appear on Britain's Got Talent, has died. Photo by SWNS.

Britain's Got Talent 'hero' police dog Finn dies ‘peacefully’

Twiglet was taken from her home at around 3pm on Wednesday. Image: Jamie Vindis/Facebook

Stolen miniature dachshund returned after becoming 'too hot to handle'

The Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival will take place next month

How to get tickets to The Kennel Club’s Agility Festival

A two-year-old dog has died less than 45 minutes after coming into contact with blue-green algae (Image: SNWS)

Dog owner warning as retriever dies after blue-green algae contact

A four-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after a dog attack in an estate playground

4-year-old in hospital after dog attack in estate playground

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How James Middleton met his wife as she announces pregnancy

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

World’s Ugliest dog 2023 -Scooter - and his owner Linda Celeste Elmquist

World’s ugliest dog crowned at ceremony in California

Dogs 18% more likely to bite on hot, sunny days with high air pollution. (Photo: Getty Images)

Dogs 18% more likely to bite on hot and polluted days

Explainer What to do if you see a dog in a hot car - the law explained

Woman rushed to hospital following dog attack

Katie Price's 'best friend' Blade died on Monday, 5 June - Credit: Getty / Katie Price on Instagram

'Numb and shocked': Katie Price announces her dog Blade has died

Corgis have become a royal symbol following the Queen's love (Pic:Getty)

Why are corgis the chosen pup for the royal family?

Jack Lis died at the age of 10 after being mauled by a dog (Photo: Family Handout/PA Wire)

Mum of boy, 10, mauled to death by dog demands law change

Campaigners angry after government scraps its animal welfare bill