31/10/2026
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL BANNED BREED OWNERS – NEW LAW FROM TOMORROW! 🚨
From 1st November 2026, new legal requirements come into force for owners of banned breed dogs in the UK, including XL Bullies.
It's really important that owners understand what is changing and make sure they are compliant with the new law.
🐾 WHAT IS THE NEW LAW?
From tomorrow, children UNDER THE AGE OF 12 must not be left in close contact with a banned breed dog in a private setting (including your home or garden) without appropriate adult supervision.
🐾 WHAT DOES APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION MEAN?
• A responsible adult aged 18 or over must be physically present.
• The adult must actively supervise both the child and the dog.
• They must be close enough to intervene if necessary.
• They must be able to separate the child and dog immediately if required.
⚠️ Cameras, baby monitors and video doorbells do NOT count as appropriate supervision.
🐾 WHICH BREEDS ARE AFFECTED?
The five banned breed types include:
• XL Bully
• Pit Bull Terrier
• Japanese Tosa
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brasileiro
A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS ⚠️
Existing exemption requirements remain in place, including:
✔️ Dogs must be microchipped.
✔️ Dogs must be neutered.
✔️ Dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public.
✔️ Dogs must be kept securely to prevent escape.
⚠️ Failure to comply with the exemption conditions can result in enforcement action, including seizure of your dog and potential prosecution.
PLEASE DON'T IGNORE THIS CHANGE.
We know how much your dogs mean to you, and the last thing anyone wants is to find themselves unknowingly breaking the law.
Please share this post to help spread awareness, particularly amongst XL Bully and other banned breed owners.
Let's keep our children safe, protect our dogs and make sure responsible ownership comes first. ❤️🐶
📌 For full information, please read the official government guidance on the Gov website.
