Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Allow DNA tests to prove breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act
Closed
235 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government guidelines for the definition of an XL bully are broad and based on physical appearance. Owners should be allowed to use DNA tests to prove that their dogs aren’t XL bullies or other banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
I have a Labrador crossed with a Staffy. There are many dogs out there that are not XL Bullies but meet the Government guidelines for being so.
Just because they meet the “guidelines” does not mean they are!
Just because they meet the “guidelines” does not mean they are!
Timeline
| 22 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
235
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
22 Nov 2023
Closed
22 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.