
06/03/2025
Kerry County Council has received 48 applications for certificates of exemption from members of the public who own XL Bully dogs.
A total of 41 were granted and the remainder are under review.
From 1st February, it is illegal to own an XL Bully without a special licence from the local authority.
The certificate, which includes details of the microchip and whether the dog is neutered, allows the owner to keep XL Bully at their address until the end of the dog’s natural life.
Overall, taking all breeds into consideration, a total of 15,573 dog licences were issued in Kerry in 2024.
46 dog-related fines were issued and 140 dogs were rehomed.