From (and on) the 31st December 2023 it is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
XL Bully type dogs must now be kept on a lead and muzzled in all public places, including inside a vehicle if the vehicle is in a public place, the lead must be held by someone not less that 16yrs of age.
From 1st February 2024 all XL Bully dogs must be registered and exempted - there is now less than a month to meet the deadline when the ban comes into force on 1 February.
Owning an unregistered dog after this date will be a criminal offence, with owners who don’t facing a criminal record and an unlimited fine.
From 30 June 2024, XL Bully dogs over 1 year old must be neutered, this is extended until the 31 December 2024 for younger dogs.
