England & Wales XL Bully breed-type ban (Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 s.1(3); Certificate of Exemption from 1 Feb 2024; conformation height standard)
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From 1 February 2024, it is a criminal offence under Section 1(3) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to be in possession of an XL Bully breed type without a valid Certificate of Exemption.The conformation standard has been developed by Defra in consultation with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) dangerous dogs working group, local authorities, vets and other animal welfare experts.The XL Bully breed type is a variant of the wider American Bully breed type.Adult male from 20 inches (51cm) at the withers.Adult female from 19 inches (48cm) at the withers.From 1 February 2024, XL Bully breed types without a Certificate of Exemption, or those who breach the conditions of their Certificate of Exemption, can be seized under Section 5(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.The cropping of a dog’s ears is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.