Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Make the official definition of an XL Bully clearer

Closed 273 signatures

What the petition asks

Since a number of attacks the government have decided to ban XL Bully dogs. We think the description released is not clear and could put existing owners of other bully breeds at risk. We are concerned that those who enforce it won't have detailed enough definitions to enforce the law correctly.
I want more clarity on the definition produced. I am concerned it could be interpreted to include other breeds because they have similar characteristics.

Timeline

8 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
8 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 273
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 8 Nov 2023
Closed 8 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.