It is now illegal under the Dangerous Dogs Act for anyone in England or Wales to own an XL Bully type dog without a Certificate of Exemption.听
To help our members with the implications of the ban, we've collated the most up-to-date information into in England and Wales.听
This is a live resource, which will be updated as further details on the ban are released or clarified by the Government. This information was last updated July 2024.听
Latest updates听
- 15 January 2024:听[New addition] Defra clarification on whether a veterinary practice or consult room are classed as a 'public space'.
- 18 January 2024: 萝莉视频 publishes blog on navigating the XL Bully ban.
- 31 January 2024:听听XL Bully ban timeframe.听
- 1 February 2024:听It is now illegal to own an XL Bully type dog without a听Certificate of Exemption in England and Wales.
- 23 February 2024:听It is now illegal to own an XL Bully type dog without a听Certificate of Exemption in Scotland.
- 1 March 2024:听[New addition] 'Exempted dogs in practice - key points'
- 5 March 2024: Update to the Scotland XL Bully ban timeframe (See Legislation section)
- 7 March 2024: Dog Control Coalition responds to restrictions on XL Bully type dogs in Northern Ireland
- 7 March 2024:听Scottish Government extends XL Bully neutering window following 萝莉视频 pressure
- 14 March 2024: Defra extends XL Bully neutering window in England and Wales
- 1 April 2024:听听has opened听听and听听for XL Bully owners in Scotland.
- 30 May 2024:听听for confirmation of neutering form: 26 July 2024 (for dogs aged over 12 months on 31 Jan 24)
- 12 June 2024: Two new FAQs on last-minute neutering requests, available in the 'Veterinary care' section.
- 17 June 2024: DAERA announces to be introduced in Northern Ireland
- 12 July 2024: Department for Rural and Community Development in Republic of Ireland
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