XL Bully owners warned they face prosecution if they miss one-month deadline
manchestereveningnews.co.ukXL Bully dog owners are being warned that they only have one month to comply with new rules. From June 30, owners of registered XL Bully dogs that were aged 12 months or older on January 31, 2024, must have their dogs neutered in order to keep their Certificate of Exemption valid.
If owners fail to submit a Confirmation of Neutering form to Defra by July 26, the dog will no longer have exemption status.
New rules mean that all existing XL Bully dogs must be registered, neutreed, and kept muzzled and on a lead in public. The government said it enforced these rules to enhance public safety while reducing the overall XL Bully population overtime. Read more: Family's five-year battle for justice over dad-of-two's death takes another twist Anyone found in possession of these dangerous dogs and not meeting the strict rules could have their dog seized and face prosecution.
UK Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said: “The legal deadline for XL Bullies to be neutered is now only one month away.
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