XL Bully: XL Responsibilities
We know from our daily dealings, that some residents keep bully breeds as pets. Under the Dangerous Act 1991, you are required a Certificate of Exemption for such an animal.
A Certificate of Exemption lets you keep a banned dog as long as it does not behave dangerously, and you follow certain rules. It is valid for the life of the dog.
Your dogs must be:
neutered
fitted with a microchip
kept on a lead and muzzled at all times when in public
kept in a secure place so it cannot escape
As the owner, you must:
have insurance against your dog injuring other people
be aged over 16
show the Certificate of Exemption when asked by a police officer or council dog warden, either at the time or within 5 days
let the Index of Exempt Dogs know if you change address, or your dog dies
The owner will need to provide documentation to the Pinnacle housing office to demonstrate that the dog is neutered, fitted with a microchip, and has a valid certificate of exemption. We may also need to visit you and see how you keep the dog secure so that staff are free to enter and carry out their duties
