Thousands of Bully XL Owners Apply for Breed Ban ExemptionOver 4,000 American Bully XL owners in the United Kingdom have applied for a certificate of exemption ahead of the breed’s ban in 2024, according to BBC News. The U.K.’s Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reports that most applications have already been approved.In September, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that as of February 1, 2024, it would be illegal for anyone in England and Wales to keep an XL Bully. However, an exemption scheme was created for current owners who wish to keep their dogs despite the impending ban.Current XL Bully owners who no longer want to keep their dogs can opt for euthanasia and apply for government compensation for the incurred costs.Tougher Restrictions AheadAlongside the certificate of exemption, the U.K. government declared that starting December 31, 2023, all XL Bullies must be muzzled and kept on a lead when in public. Owners registering their dogs under ...