What IS an XL Bully? Government releases official definition amid warnings dog will be 'impossible to track' once ban comes into place because it is not a recognised breed

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MailOnline looks at the key questions ahead of new rules coming into force on December 31 making it illegal to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon or allow XL Bully dogs to go stray.

Moment two 'XL bullies' run loose on street, jump at woman's car and try to attack another pet dog before police seize the animals

Dozens of XL Bully owners gather on seafront to walk their dogs unmuzzled for the last time before new restrictions come into force TODAY

Stay of execution for XL Bully puppies: Owners are given another six months to neuter dogs less than a year old - with minister hinting deadline could be pushed back even further

Landowner offers XL Bully owners a 'lifeline' to walk their dogs without a lead or muzzles on private fields as ban comes into effect today

XL Bully seized and two arrested after dog mauled a Chihuahua puppy to death in horror attack after escaping house

XL Bully D-day looms: MPs warn 'ambiguity' over breed will leave police even more stretched over Christmas and expert warns of 'disaster' - as videos show officers and owners struggling to handle

XL Bully D-day looms: MPs warn 'ambiguity' over breed will leave police even more stretched over Christmas and expert warns of 'disaster' - as videos show officers and owners struggling to handle

Moment two stray 'XL bullies' prowl the street as they are seen jumping at woman's car and trying to attack another pet dog before police seize the animals

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XL Bully seized and two arrested after dog mauled a Chihuahua puppy to death in horror attack after escaping house

Landowner offers XL Bully owners a 'lifeline' to walk their dogs without a lead or muzzles on private fields as ban comes into effect today

Mark Duell: All their latest coverage - Page 7