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Dangerous Dogs

Asked by Steve DarlingLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 July 2025UIN 63705

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many dogs are exempt under the XL bully exemption scheme.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

As of 17 June 2025, 56,346 XL Bully dogs are registered with a Certificate of Exemption.

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