North Wales Police seizes dangerous dogs under 1991 act
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 07:02 · Archive
North Wales Police has seized 27 dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 since July 2025, including a Chow Chow and Border Collie.
North Wales Police has seized 27 dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in recent months. Between July and December 2025, the force seized 11 dogs under the legislation, with a further 16 seized in 2026 so far. Among the breeds seized were a Chow Chow and a Border Collie.
The cost of housing these animals has been substantial. North Wales Police spent £559,680.75 on housing dangerous dogs between February 2024 and December 2025, according to Freedom of Information requests.
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is UK legislation designed to prohibit certain dog breeds and criminalise allowing any dog to be dangerously out of control. It was introduced by Parliament following a series of serious dog attacks in 1991, with the primary aim of protecting people from injury or fear of injury caused by dogs.
How it is being reported
- Chow Chow and Border Collie among 'dangerous dogs' seized by North Wales PoliceA Chow Chow and a Border Collie are among the 'dangerous dogs' that have been seized by North Wales Police in the last year.North Wales Pioneer · 18 Oct, 06:44
- Chow Chow and Border Collie among 'dangerous dogs' seized by North Wales PoliceA Chow Chow and a Border Collie are among the 'dangerous dogs' that have been seized by North Wales Police in the last year.North Wales Chronicle · 18 Oct, 06:44
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