Applications have opened for owners to apply for an exemption certificate for their dog.
The number of XL bully-type dogs registered in Northern Ireland has more than doubled since it was announced that the breed would be banned.Applications opened on Friday and are only available for people whose dogs are registered.
It is illegal to sell, gift, exchange or breed an XL bully dog and rescue centres are no longer able to accept the breed.From 31 December it will be illegal to own an XL bully-type dog without an exemption certificate in Northern Ireland. The scheme to apply for an exemption certificate opened on Friday and applications must be posted to councils before 15 December, or emailed by 31 December.Belfast City Council – 55XL bullies must be muzzled and kept on a short lead in public places
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