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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.

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.

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Updates to this page

Published 14 November 2023
Last updated 16 March 2024 + show all updates
  1. Removed information on claiming compensation for euthanasia of an XL Bully dog. The closing date for all claims was 15 March 2024.

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

  3. First published.