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<p>During the transition period, it is up to owners to identify whether they think
their dog may be in scope of the XL Bully ban and whether they wish to apply for a
Certificate of Exemption. We recommend taking a precautionary approach. If they are
unsure if their dog is a XL Bully or whether any puppies may grow up to be of this
dog type, owners should comply with the relevant requirements and restrictions as
they come into force. The definition and guidance have been published on gov.uk to
help owners and enforcement officers understand whether a dog should be defined as
an XL Bully. Dog Legislation Officers are responsible for identifying prohibited breed
types for the purposes of Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and enforcing the
ban once it comes into force. We will be supporting the police to deliver additional
training to Dog Legislation Officers to ensure they are upskilled and able to consistently
apply the breed standard for the XL Bully breed type.</p>
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