Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Do not require XL Bully dogs to be muzzled until 18 months
Closed
624 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to change the rules around the recent XL Bully dog ban that came into force on the 31st December 2023, stating that all XL Bully type dogs should be muzzled and walked on lead.
I believe that Bully XL dogs under the age of 18 months should not have to wear a muzzle in public but should still be walked on a lead. I feel it is unfair to muzzle any dog before the adult age of 2. I believe early months are crucial to development and that dogs under this age rarely shows aggression to attack. Being able to socialise plays a huge role in a dog's life.
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
624
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
24 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.