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XL Bully Ban - How it will affect ABCR?
As of the 31st of December 2023, the UK Government added XL Bully Types dogs to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in England and Wales.
It has now become a criminal offence to rehome, sell or transfer ownership of XL Bully dogs. From this date, rescue and rehoming organisations should not rehome XL Bully dogs.
All Bullie Rescue Charity will be adhering to this guidance, therefore we can not help or take in dogs that meets the characteristics of XL Bully breed Types that are outlined by the Government which is generally ‘a large dog with a muscular body and blocky head, suggesting great strength and power for its size. A powerfully built individual’.
As of August 2024, Scotland has announced a ban similar nature around XL Bullies.
This ban now applies to North Ireland as of January 2025.
If you would like further information or guidance regarding this issue, feel free to click on the relevant links.
Many Thanks
All Bullie Charity Rescue
(Updated on 26/01/25)
Helpful Links and Guidance
- UK Government
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs#rescue-and-rehoming-organisations
- Blue Cross
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/wellbeing-and-care/xl-bully-ban-explained
- Scottish SPCA
Information on the XL bully ban - SSPCA
- Northern Ireland
New rules for XL Bully dogs now in force | The Northern Ireland Executive