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The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
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
When to follow Balai rules to import animals and germinal products to Great Britain from EU and non-EU countries.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
The National Fisheries Laboratory has seen crucial developments on how species like Prussian carp and topmouth gudgeon can be controlled.
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
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
Technical advice and guidance for licence holders.
The Government has announced today that ‘American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned.
You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Owners who wish to keep their dogs must apply to an exemption scheme or instead can apply for compensation related to euthanasia costs.
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