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Dangerous Dogs

Asked by Ruth JonesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 19 March 2025UIN 37270

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many dogs are registered on the Index of Exempted Dogs by (a) breed and (b) type.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

As of the 12 March 2025, the total number of dogs registered on the Dangerous Dogs Index, broken down by breed type, is as follows. This excludes dogs that have died, destroyed or have been exported.

Type of Dog

Number on Dangerous Dogs Index

Dogo Argentino

24

Japanese Tosa

4

Pitbull Terrier

2,698

XL Bully

56,469

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