New XL Bully  Legislation

In new legislation the government has now added this breed to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
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To help current owners adapt to the new laws, these changes will come into force in 2 stages.
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Stage 1 – 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
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Stage 2
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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You will need to adhere to strict rules such as microchipping your dog and keeping it on a lead and muzzled when in public.
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You will also need to neuter your dog. If your dog is less than one year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 31 December 2024.
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If your dog is older than one year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 30 June 2024.
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We recommend that you arrange for your dog to be neutered as soon as possible to ensure that you meet these deadlines – to make an appointment please call us on 01580 763303 or if you need further information please visit the Government Website.