The Bully Boardroom
- All types welcome-
the purpose of this project is to provide sign posting and pool resources to help the veterinary community best support their clients and patients who are impacted by the expansion of the current breed specific Legislation.
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This is a community, not for profit project.
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Legal Basics
'XL Bully types' will be added to the list of types in section 1 of the current DDA legislation.
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The legal definition of an 'XL Bully Type' can be found here (updated 14/11/23)
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From 31 December 2023 it will be against the law to sell, abandon, give away, breed from or have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
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From 1 February 2024 it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully in England and Wales unless you have a Certificate of Exemption for your dog.
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Requirements for
section 1 dogs (banned breeds)
All dogs must be registered with Defra (no furtHer information aVAILABLE YET)
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DOG MUST BE ON LEAD (NO DEFINED LENGTH) AND MUZZLED IN ALL PUBLIC SPACES INCLUDING THE OWNER'S CAR.
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Dog must be kept in a secure, escape proof area
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dOG MUST BE MICROCHIPPED
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dOG MUST HAVE LIABILITY INSURACE.
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dOG MUST BE NEUTERED (SEE DEADLINES BELOW)
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registered keepers must be 16 years or older. transfer of ownership is complicated and usually is dealt with in court.
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Neutering deadline for england & wales
Dogs older thAN 12 MONTHS ON 31/01/24 MUST BE NEUTERED BY 30/06/2024 AND PROOF OF NEUTERING FORMS MUST BE WITH DEFRA BY 26/07/24.
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dOGS AGED LESS THAN 12 MONTHS BUT MORE THAN 7 MONTHS ON 31/01/24 MUST BE NEUTERED BY 31/12/24 AND THE DEADLINE FOR PAPERWORK IS THE SAME 31/12/24.
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DOGS LESS THAN 7 MONTHS OLD ON 31/01/24 MUST BE NEUTERED BY 30/06/25 AND THE PAPERWORK DEADLINE IN THE SAME 30/06/2024.
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