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Casey Wilson, from Blackburn, has told how her ten-month old XL Bully puppy Nova, who is "cuddly and bouncy", was left covered in blood after being attacked by a cat

WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGE A puppy believed to have been an XL Bully type was dumped in a tied bin bag behind a Tesco in Birmingham and left to die with broken bones and severely underweight

Louis Rowley, 22, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control after the pet bit a child on the face causing injuries that left them 'permanently disfigured and scarred'

New measures which prevent XL Bullies sold in the UK has come into effect this week as the government aims to prevent further horrific attacks - here we show how many dogs have been seized in your area

A girl and her mother were attacked by what is believed to be a pitbull dog, with police now appealing for further information following the terrifying incident

The victim had been running along the River Stour in Dorset with air pods in when the animal pounced on her from behind and pushed her to the ground, before dragging her across the grass

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Kimberly Boekler nearly lost her daughter Raegan in a dog attack and now wants irresponsible owners to face the consequences of not taking more care with their animals

Frances and John Cunningham watched in horror as their one-year-old chihuahua Yuzuki was mauled to death by another dog "within seconds" while on a New Year's Day walk

In the weeks after the XL Bully ban was introduced, data shows a rise in searches for rottweilers and cane corsos in the UK as Brits contemplate owning a different breed

XL Bully Rolo and his owner Aidan both went out for a dog walk wearing matching black muzzles in protest against the new law banning the breed

A series of horrific images, which the Mirror has decided not to publish, shows the muscle-bound dog with his paws burned to the bone and a fractured skull after being found by a member of the public in south London

Daniel Ward, 53, moved to Scotland from his home in England with his eight-stone pet Legend before a ban on American bully XL breeds came into force in England and Wales

As the first restrictions on XL Bully dogs come into place on New Year's Eve, dozens of owners walked their pets unmuzzled on the sea front in Margate ahead of the eventual ban

A dog ran loose on Charminster Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, biting five people and two dogs before officers were eventually able to restrain it

Two dog lovers who abhor the impending ban on the controversial dog breed have decided to show their feelings and honour any of the canines who die as a result of the government's action

In what are expected to be Rishi Sunak's final months in No10, a string of new laws are set to be added to the statute books in a frantic scramble before the general election

American XL bully dogs will be banned in England and Wales by the end of the year following a growing number of savage attacks across the UK

Warning graphic images. A woman said she was bitten by an "out of control" dog in Birmingham that left her arm bleeding heavily, and the owner ran off when she and her husband said they would call the police

A veterinary expert has explained that there are five main warning signs that a dog may be poised to attack you, and that these warnings can be applied to any breed

The abandoned seven stone XL Bully dog named Envie turned aggressive and made several vicious attacks, with her former owner saying she was probably treated poorly in the past

Pet owners have been given key ways to keep your dog relaxed and stop it from becoming agitated and aggressive with unfamiliar faces and plenty of noise over the festive season

From next year XL Bullies will be added to the banned dogs list - but fans of the breed are trying to rescue as many as possible before the new law comes into action

An XL Bully named Hank who bit his owner while he was having sex with his girlfriend is to be destroyed by Dyfed-Powys Police, amid calls for him to be released on appeal

From December 31, selling, abandoning, breeding or giving away the American Bully XL will be outlawed in England and Wales, with owners who wish to keep their pets alive required to muzzle the hound and have it on a leash at all times in public

Jade O'Brien was jailed for four months, banned from owning dogs for five years and XL Bully dog Narla will be destroyed after the two attacks in the Stockport area