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XL Bully dogs

Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 14 November 2023
• Last updated: 16 March 2024 — See all updates

XL Bully dogs: guidance

Read the XL Bully dog guidance to understand the rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.

• Ban on XL Bully dogs
  • 17 April 2025
  • Guidance
• XL Bully conformation standard
  • 1 February 2024
  • Guidance

Neutering

• Confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered
  • 17 April 2025
  • Form

Published 14 November 2023

Last updated 16 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 16 March 2024

   Removed information on claiming compensation for euthanasia of an XL Bully dog. The closing date for all claims was 15 March 2024.

2. 12 January 2024

   Added the ACER1 form for rehoming organisations to apply for a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully dog.

3. 14 November 2023

   First published.