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19/09/2023

XL BULLIES , THE LAW AND OUR ADVICE

We are, obviously, receiving a huge amount of messages from concerned owners of XL Bullies

To answer a few questions:

Yes, if you already own an XL Bully, the dog will be classed as a banned breed, and you will have to go through the exemption process to be able to keep your dog under DEFRA’s exemption rules.

We do not know yet how they will define XL’s, we can assume it will be similar to how they define Pitbull Type: Measurements and Characteristics.

Our advice, at this time, if you suspect your dog is an XL, get them neutered ASAP.

To have your dog exempted, it must be neutered.

If it’s not neutered and it’s seized, you will NOT get your dog back until it has been neutered.
Better having them neutered now by your own vet than the police approved kennels getting them done.
Also, if your dog is already neutered, you may be able to stop your dog going into kennels, there’s the IES (Interim Exemption Scheme) that a few forces use, where you can keep your dog at home, under conditions, until the court date for exemption.

Muzzle train your dog now!!

This will prove you’re a responsible owner, and, also prepare your dog for having to keep them muzzled, at all times, in public, this includes in your car etc.

They must also be on a lead at all times and can never be off lead again unless in enclosed paddocks.

If the police come for your dog DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING!!

They may try to blag you into signing: Oh sign this to say you understand why we are taking your dog.

DONT!!! You’ll be signing for them to put your dog to sleep.

We appreciate that this news is frightening for many and many will be angry!!

Keep calm at all times with the authorities, they will be judging you and your behaviour as well as your dog!!

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