Since Thursday 1 February 2024, it is illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless you have a Certificate of Exemption.
It's also illegal for XL Bully dogs to be:
- bred
- sold
- advertised
- rehomed
- abandoned
- allowed to stray.
Registered XL Bully dogs must be kept on a short lead and muzzled in public.
Further guidance
Keeping of XL Bully dogs is enforced by the police. For any enquiries, contact Kent Police.
You can also find further guidance on the ban on XL Bully dogs on GOV.UK.