At Dignipets we find it important to stay up to date with the latest rules and guidelines.
We will review this blog throughout this year as we are expecting to have more guidelines coming out.
Last update!
On Tuesday 31 October, the Government announced that the American Bully XL type dog has been added to the banned breeds list in England and Wales.
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an American Bully XL dog to stray will be illegal.
This link describes what according to government is an XL bully
Official definition of an XL Bully dog – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This is how XL bully owners can prepare for the ban.
Prepare for the ban on XL Bully dogs – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Sadly, we have received already a few enquiries for XL bullies as there seems to be a general confusion amongst public and pet owners here and there.
XL bullies do NOT have to be put to sleep without a genuine reason like no quality of life or aggression.
On Friday the 15th of September, Rishi Sunak our Prime Minister announced that American Bully XL types will be added to the breeds banned list by the end of 2023.
XL bullies are bred from different bully types and is one of the largest of it’s type. As they are not registered or typed under the kennel club standards it will be hard to define which dogs are XL bullies and which aren’t as the XL bully itself is a cross breed.
The government has announced it will define the XL bully in due time with the help of experts.
A lot is still unclear but there has already been announced there will be an exemption scheme in the future. An exemption scheme means that if you can prove your dog is not dangerous to the court you can get a certificate ( which you have to pay for). The certificate will only be handed out if:
- Your dog is microchipped
- Your dog is neutered
- Yor dog is kept on a lead and muzzle in public places including when they are in a vehicle
- Your dog is kept in a secure place at all times so they can not escape
- You have third party public liability cover
microchipping will be one of the actions needed for certification
There are no timelines or guarantees yet on any of the new regulations.
We help pet carers every day with support and scoring for their pet’s quality of life
Together with you, our hospice vets will make a plan looking at all aspects of your pet’s needs, taking into consideration you and your pets’ goals and wishes. We will also help you and your family implementing this plan in the weeks to come and if needed guide you through the process of making decisions. Along side your family veterinary practice we will support you in caring for your pet with an individualised care plan to help you achieve the very best care for your pet at home.
We even offer our hospice vet consultations online via video call to provide advice on veterinary care, diet and support, with less stress to your pet or you.
We take Pet bereavement very serious at Dignipets.
Depending on whether we are allowed to we organize annual walks in your area for Pet Bereavement People gather for the Dignipets Pet Memorial Walk at Baggeridge Country Park – DigniPets Blog
We also have several articles about Pet bereavement on our site When the grief comes before the loss – DigniPets Blog
But most of all we can highly recommend Blue cross and their supportive Pet Bereavement phone
