
1 
This Order may be cited as the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 and comes into operation on 5th July 2024.
2 
The type of dog known as XL Bully is designated for the purposes of Article 25A of The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, being a type appearing to the Department to be bred for fighting or to have the characteristics of a type bred for that purpose.
3 
The appointed day for the purposes of Article 25A(3) and (4) of The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 in respect of dogs of the type designated by Article 2 is 31 December 2024.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 14th June 2024.
Neal Gartland
A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
