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You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
Get a breed code to register a cattle, bison or buffalo birth.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Wales, and the conditions you must meet.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
From 1 August 2024, it will be an offence to keep an XL Bully dog in Scotland unless you have a certificate of exemption.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Unauthorised product from the USA seized at a Portadown courier company.
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