Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Allow XL Bully dogs to be off lead in public whilst wearing a muzzle
Closed
534 signatures
What the petition asks
Due to the XL Bully ban many dogs are now not able to exercise in public off lead. Given that they are required to wear a muzzle to prevent injury to others and also have third party liability insurance, we want the Government to amend these rules to allow XL Bully dogs to run and play off the lead.
Many people cannot afford, or do not have access to private land. Many private fields for hire do not allow XL Bully dogs at all, or require them to be on lead and muzzled if with another dog for insurance purposes. This means many dogs may experience physical health issues due to infrequent or inconsistent amounts of exercise. They will also not be able to socialise as easily with other dogs, which could impact their wellbeing and temperament. We believe this is not conducive to their welfare and will cause long term problems.
Timeline
| 2 Feb 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
534
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
2 Feb 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.