XL Bully Dogs guidance
From 31 December 2023, breeding, selling, exchanging, advertising, rehoming, gifting, abandoning, and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray, will be illegal.
During the transition period, which is now open and runs until 31 January 2024, owners who wish to keep their XL Bully dogs, must apply for a Certificate of Exemption. Alternatively, owners who choose to have their dog put to sleep, can apply for compensation to help cover the costs of euthanasia (you must apply for this before 15 March 2024).
Latest Government guidance on the ban of XL Bully Dogs including links to apply for a Certificate of Exemption, applying for compensation, and how to check if your dog is an XL Bully dog.Once the ban is in place, if you do not have a Certificate of Exemption and are found to be in possession of an XL Bully dog, you could face prosecution and a fine.