'They're my family': North East XL Bully owners speak out on Government ban after Newcastle protest
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American XL Bully owners protest planned UK ban in NewcastleThe government confirms a year-end ban; animal-welfare groups warn that an unclear definition could affect other dogs.
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- On Saturday, XL Bully owners protested in Newcastle city centre against the upcoming ban.
- Ian Langley died after an alleged attack by a dog believed to be an XL Bully in Shiny Row near Sunderland; investigations continue.
- Lisa Lishman and Dylan Berry described their dogs as family members; Berry said they had helped his mental health.
- The government confirmed the ban by year-end; XL Bully must first be defined in law, although The Kennel Club does not recognize it as a specific breed.
They need to work with us not against us, why don't they just bring in licensing and leave us good dog owners alone while concentrating on the ones who are causing damage?— Lisa Lishman, XL Bully owner, speaking at a Newcastle protest about the Government's plan to ban XL Bully dogs and introduce licensing.
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