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The breed is now illegal to own without an exemption certificate in England and Wales, meaning owners could be taken to court and have their pets seized if they are unregistered.
It's feared at least 10,000 XL Bully dogs haven't been registered as the ban on the dangerous breed comes in to force in England and Wales.
It is now a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.
XL bully dog owners who resist police attempts to seize their pets could see the animals put down, top officer warns
Police urge public to report dogs in breach of rules with owners facing criminal record and fine