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Key Dates for Owners
From the end of 2023 it became illegal to sell, abandon, give away or breed from an XL Bully. There are then a series of rules coming into force during 2024 that will affect all XL Bully Owners.
By the end of 2024 all XL Bullys must be registered, neutered and adhere to the rules as below.
2024
January 2024 - make sure you make a postal application for exemption by 15th January. After that electronic applications are only open until the 31st January 2024.
Aspen may be asked XL Bully owners to euthanise their dog. Owners 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.
February 2024 - After the 1st February 2024 it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully type dog in England or Wales unless it has an exemption certificate. Even then any dog that is exempted must be muzzled, neutered, micro-chipped and under the control of an adult. When at home the premises must be properly secured and the owners must take out third party public liability insurance against the dog injuring other people. Owners must be aged over 16.
June 2024 - If your XL Bully puppy was OVER a year old of 31st January 2024 it must be neutered by 30th June 2024.
December 2024 - If your XL Bully puppy was UNDER a year old of 31st January 2024 it must be neutered by 31st December 2024.
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