03/11/2023
Got an XL Bully?
There are a few changes you need to do to make sure you are compliant for the new laws on 31st December 2023.
1. Register your dog with Defra and apply for an exemption certificate. This will come at a cost £92.50 but you will only have to purchase it once. Use this link for more details
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs #:~:text=XL%20Bully%20dog.-,Keeping%20an%20XL%20Bully%20dog,fee%2C%20to%20cover%20administration%20costs.
2. Get Third party liability pet insurance for you dog. This dogs trust do this for just £25 per year https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/membership
3. If not already done so get your dog neutered – If they are over a year by June 2024 if under a year by December 2024.
4. Microchip your dog with up to date details
5. Muzzle and lead walking only in public places
6. You can not breed from your XL Bully
7. No rescuing, rehoming or abandoning your XL Bully
It’s great to muzzle train all dogs for when they are in stressful situations like the vet’s etc follow this link to a video on how to muzzle train your dog https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/muzzle-training-your-dog
Buying, selling or transferring XL Bully dogs
From 31 December 2023 it will be illegal to rehome, sell, buy, or transfer ownership of an XL Bully dog to another person.
If you are concerned that someone is trying to sell you a XL Bully after this date, we recommend you visit the Petfished website to find out
What XL Bully dog owners, vets and rehoming centres need to do to prepare for the ban.
