From 1 October this year it will be illegal to breed, sell, rehome or import an XL Bully. Then from 1 February, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully in Ireland, unless you have an exemption certificate
‘Dangerous’ XL Bully dogs are going to be banned by the government following a spike in attacks including the death of 23-year-old Nicole Morey who was mauled by her dogs in Limerick last month.
Exemption certs will be issued only to owners who can prove their XL Bully has been neutered, microchipped and has a dog licence. Read more: Full list of restricted dog breeds in Ireland and rules owners must follow in 2024
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