Every dog banned in UK as government says it’s 'against the law'

NewsUK & World NewsDangerous dogsFive dogs are on the list - and you can't just abandon themSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer13:42, 22 Aug 2026Updated 13:44, 22 Aug 2026If you’re thinking of getting a dog, there’s a lot to consider - and it’s not just about timing, space, or whether you have enough money to offer one a forever home.‌It also matters which dog you choose. This is because some breeds are banned in the UK.‌In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dogs. According to the official Gov.uk list, "XL Bully dogs are now banned in England and Wales".‌The list of banned dogs in UKPit Bull TerrierJapanese TosaDogo ArgentinoFila BrasileiroXL Bully (England and Wales)It’s against the law to:sell a banned dogabandon a banned doggive away a banned dogbreed from a banne