XL Bully exemptions: application process closing in Mid and East Antrim at end of December
The application process for XL Bully exemptions closes on December 31, 2024, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has said.
In July, XL Bully type dogs were added to a list of restricted breeds. After December 31, it will be illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate, which costs £92.40.
More information and applications can be found at https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/XLBully
The council has advised that to apply for an Exemption Certificate for your XL Bully dog, you must:
- Be the registered owner;
- Have a valid dog licence;
- Be 16 years or older;
- Keep the dog at the same address as the certificate holder;
- Get your dog microchipped by the time it is 8 weeks old;
- Have your dog neutered by the time it is 18 months old;
- Get third party public liability insurance for your dog;
- Pay the application fee of £92.40.