Full list of XL Bully laws coming into force explained from muzzles to neutering and what happens if you abandon your dog

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Full list of XL Bully laws coming into force explained from muzzles to neutering and what happens if you abandon your dog

A new list of XL Bully laws will come into place in 2024. Owners could face prosecution if they don't follow the new strict regulations on owning the breed, from wearing muzzles in public to when to get the dog neutered.

From today (December 31) it will be illegal to abandon an XL Bully or allow dogs to stray. It will also be illegal to rehome, sell or transfer ownership of XL Bully dogs. If you do not wish to keep your dog, vets may be asked to euthanise the XL Bully dog and the owner can claim £200 per dog.

Rescue and rehoming organisations can claim £100. The euthanasia must be performed by 31 January 2024. Owners must apply for compensation by 15 March 2024.

READ MORE: 'My American XL Bully only bullies me for love - I've raised £170K to fight the government ban'

A shot of an XL Bully
The XL Bully must be neutered as part of the new rules

From today, it will be a criminal offence to breed XL Bully dogs but it will not be an offence to allow a litter of puppies that have already been conceived to be born.

To own an XL Bully legally, you must apply for the Certificate of Exemption by January 31 next year. You have to pay £92.40 fee for each dog you want to keep.

An owner must also be over 16 and have third party public liability insurance against your dog injuring other people. MyLondon has compiled a list of what you need to know following the upcoming ban.

The official government website states: "From 31 December 2023 XL Bully dogs must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead when in a public place.

"You should start to train your dog to wear a muzzle when in public and to walk on a lead before 31 December 2023. Animal welfare organisations have developed helpful resources and free online learning to support owners to muzzle train their dogs."

You must also arrange to have your XL Bully neutered to help prevent breeding. The website states: "You must arrange to have your XL Bully dog neutered through castration in the case of a male dog, or through spaying in the case of a female dog. If your dog is:

  • less than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 31 December 2024
  • older than 1 year old on 31 January 2024, it must be neutered by 30 June 2024

"Defra recommend having your dog neutered as soon as possible so that you meet these deadlines."

Dogs eight weeks or older must be microchipped and registered on a dog database.

In order to get a Certificate of Exemption which is required by January 31 2024 you must follow these steps:

  1. Get third party public liability insurance cover for your dog.

  2. Neuter your dog permanently if it is not already neutered. Read Neutering an XL Bully for when you must have your dog neutered. A vet must confirm if your dog is already neutered.

  3. Pay the £92.40 fee for each dog you want to keep. The fee is not refundable.

  4. Apply for a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully dog.

For more information on the new laws coming in place, you can head to the official government website here.

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