Absolutely. "Could" is the operative word. Do we want to push that "could" into a "will" though? That's my worry. Talking as if it's a done deal can make it a done deal.

Thanks for that Kathy

This really made me happy....

No probs Right I must go tend to Mr Manflu. Dogs are so much easier I swear....

But that isn't a statement from the Government, nor proof that they will not. It's one sentence with no link to whom said it or where that statement came from !!

Anyone can say "The Government said............." Who said it ?

Malady - why not contact DNB or one of the other UK bullbreed charities and ask them - I received that link on The Refuge in a debate with others who are actually *involved* in DNB and the likes. I have been assured that Rotties will not be banned - that link was only given as backup, feel free to go and read the threads for yourself.

Sorry, just to add, it does say a spokeperson for DEFRA made that statement, so maybe you should contact them too?

ETA: I really do have a man with manflu to deal with now, so I'll reply to any specific replies to me tomorrow. Have a great evening.

Kathy, I am not insinuating that you are a liar or your info is wrong, all I'm saying is that as no-one has had an actual statement from the Government, we cannot assume that they will hold good on a 'word' and we cannot afford to be complacent about it

I heard second-hand that the govmt has no plans to ban rotties at this time but with the media hype, that could change.

Exactly.........they have not ruled it out

Well if the relevant governments always stuck to their word then that would be a miracle, how many times have u-turns been done sometimes within hours!
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