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As the American XL Bully ban comes into force in England and Wales, the Mirror takes a look at the sinister world of dodgy dog breeding - from training puppies on treadmills to fighting for social media

The American XL Bully has been added to the list of dogs banned in the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act. But what happens if you own a dog that gets banned?

A US Coast Guard team at the Port of Houston unexpectedly rescued a dog, named Connie the container dog, trapped for at least eight days in a shipping container destined for overseas

When a man found what he thought was an 'abandoned puppy' on the side of a road and decided to look after it, he got a bit of a shock when he discovered it wasn't actually a dog after all

An enormous Newfoundland poodle named Rowlf seemed to be blissfully unaware he was no longer a puppy and still tried to sit on his owner Craig's lap despite weighing more than seven stone

Piranhas are well known as fearsome, ferocious, food-obsessed hunters of the sea – and have evolved to quickly strip the skeletons of their prey

New research from The Dogs Trust has helped people to better understand lifespans of their pooches, studying a variety of factors that can contribute to their overall health

Parishioners say Father Oliver Learmont is failing to keep his dogs under control and been told to keep the larger dog muzzled and tethered. The local authority has received complaints

Illegal XL bully owners have been strongly advised to cooperate with police officers if their dog has been seized as their compliance could make all the difference

Nottingham Crown Court, heard that Colin Wilson, 45, had lost control of his two dogs twice in recent months - with a judge disqualifying him from owning a dog for four years

A dog expert has shared a video on TikTok explaining the best way to store your pet's food, leaving some owners to question whether they've been doing it wrong all along

This Morning star Alison Hammond will be taking over the reigns for the late Paul O'Grady on ITV's For The Love of Dogs after the much-loved presenter passed away last Spring

One TikTok user shared a video of how her 12-year-old golden retriever died last year and left sections of the internet completely sobbing over the touching story

Mason has been rejected thousands of times since being abandoned in 2019 - he is searching for his forever home whilst he continues his lengthy stay at Hilbrae Rescue Kennels

From Thursday, it will become illegal to own an XL Bully dog if it is not registered as exempt. The new law is a victory for the Mirror campaign calling for greater protection for the public following a number of fatal attacks

A frustrated homeowner has revealed how their neighbours scary dogs keep coming into their garden - and is worried their last resort is to call the police as they're scared

Wally David Beaney, Louise Smith, Maria Smith and Charlotte Lauren Byron were jailed for making money by breeding dogs but failing to provide appropriate medical care to them

Nikki and Ciaran are desperate to be reunited with their missing seven-month-old Dachshund Milo who disappeared on December 8 while out and about in East Lothian with a dog walker

A woman has been left gobsmacked after her sister told her she would be getting another rottweiler only three months after putting down her previous one after it bit her toddler

Police have cordoned off a park in Liverpool's Belle Vale area after being called by a local vet, who told them a number of dogs were taken ill after ingesting a mystery substance

In this brainteaser, there are five blueberries, which are tasty superfoods for dogs, scattered around the image - but can you find all of them before you feel the need to give up?

The XL Bully, called Zeus, turned on its owner and another man before police shot the dog, first with a Taser and then with a gun, killing it

A householder has told how he had to endure the sight of a 'large' woman shaking her posterior at him after he complained about her hound constantly invading his property

A vet has revealed the gross reason why you should never flush your pet’s poo down the toilet, revealing it could lead to a whole host of health issues for people

Meanwhile, half love watching their new furry friend learn to love its new family - and six in 10 even feel they have 'saved' their pet's life, the research found