Prepare for the ban on XL Bully dogs

The government has added XL Bully dogs breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.The changes will come into force in two stages.

From 31 December 2023 it will be against the law to:

• sell an XL Bully dog
• abandon an XL Bully dog
• give away an XL Bully dog
• breed from an XL Bully dog
• have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle

From 1 February 2024 it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully in England and Wales unless you have a Certificate of Exemption for your dog.

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