Ban on XL Bully Dogs
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
It’s now a criminal offence to own or possess an XL Bully dog in England and Wales unless you have a valid Certificate of Exemption.
It’s also an offence to:
sell an XL Bully dog
abandon an XL Bully dog or let it stray
give away an XL Bully dog
breed or breed from an XL Bully dog
have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
If you do not have a Certificate of Exemption
It’s against the law to keep an XL Bully dog without a Certificate of Exemption. If you think you have an XL Bully dog and you have not applied for a Certificate of Exemption, you should contact your local police force.
If you own an XL Bully and live in one of our homes, there will be no change to your tenancy as long as the new legislation is followed.
If you have any further questions about the XL Bully ban or pets in your home, get in touch.
Find out more about the ban on XL Bully dogs here.