let the Index of Exempt Dogs know if you change address, or if your dog dies.show the Certificate of Exemption when asked by a police officer or council dog warden, either at the time or within 5 days.have third party liability insurance against your dog injuring other people.kept in a secure place so that they can’t escape.kept on a lead and muzzled at all times when in public.We recommend that you arrange for your dog to be neutered as soon as possible, when they are old enough.) If your dog is older than one year old on 31 January 2024, they must be neutered by 30 June 2024. neutered (If your dog is less than one year old on 31 January 2024, they must be neutered by 31 December 2024.To keep an American Bully XL dog, you must ensure they are: See ‘How will I know if my dog will be classed as an American Bully XL?’ below for more information. This involves checking the dog’s physical characteristics such as its size and height. Use the Government’s Official definition of an XL Bully dog to identify if your dog may be that type. See ‘Support from Dogs Trust’ below for more information about our support and how we can help owners prepare for the ban.Ĭheck if your dog is an American Bully XL type dog. ![]() We know this is worrying if you own a dog who could be classed as an American Bully XL but try to stay calm. Owners will have until 31 January 2024 to apply for this exemption. See ‘How do I apply for a Certificate of Exemption’ below to find out how. What happens if I own an American Bully XL?įrom 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. From this date, these dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public.įrom 1 February 2024, it will then become illegal to own an American Bully XL dog if it is not registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs. ![]() On Tuesday 31 October, the Government announced that the American Bully XL type dog has been added to the banned breeds list in England and Wales.įrom 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an American Bully XL dog to stray will be illegal.
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