Ireland to Ban XL Bully Dogs Following Fatal Attacks

New regulations will prohibit ownership, breeding, and importation of the breed starting February 2025.

The decision follows a series of violent incidents, including the death of a woman in Limerick.
Current owners must obtain exemption certificates by meeting strict criteria such as neutering and microchipping.
Violators of the new law could face fines, imprisonment, or euthanasia of their dogs.
Similar bans have been implemented in Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales.
€2 million in funding will support local authorities in enforcing the ban and improving animal control facilities.