XL Bully Exemption

 From October 1st 2024, new regulations will prohibit the importing, breeding, selling and re-homing of XL Bully type dogs. Owners who wish to keep their XL Bully type dog must apply to their Local Authority for a Certificate of Exemption before 1 February 2025. This will allow them to keep their dog at a particular premises until the end of its natural life.

This certificate will be unique to each dog and its owner, specifying details of the dog’s licence, microchip, neutering, age and description. It will also feature the owner’s details.

Owners resident in County Kilkenny can download the required forms and accompanying guidelines below.

Guidelines for Completing the Application Form for a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully type dog in Ireland

Application Form for a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully type dog in Ireland

Veterinary Confirmation of Neutering Status

For more information contact the Environment section at 

0567794470

environment@kilkennycoco.ie