XL Bully Regulations and Certificates of Exemption
From October 1, 2024 new regulations will ban the import, breeding, selling and rehoming of XL Bully dogs in Ireland.
From February 1st 2025, it will be illegal to own an XL Bully type dog without a ‘Certificate of Exemption’ issued by the local authority in which the dog resides.
XL Bully owners now have between October 1st 2024 and 31st January 2025 to apply for a Certificate of Exemption.
To apply for the Certificate of Exemption please download and complete the application forms below. If you require any further information please email [email protected]
Link to Government Information
Please find attached link to gov.ie for further information on the legislation: new-ownership-rules-in-relation-to-xl-bully-type-dogs
FAQ's
Read our FAQ's XL Bully Regulations Frequently Asked Questions
Related Forms
Appendix 1.1 - Application Form For Certificate of Exemption - Form Only
Appendix 1.2 - Application Certificate of Exemption - Guidelines Only
Appendix 2 - Veterinary Confirmation of Neutering Status Form