# The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023, Article 2: Designation for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

Extent: E+W

The type of dog known as the XL Bully is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, being a type appearing to the Secretary of State to be bred for fighting or to have the characteristics of a type bred for that purpose.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1164/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-dogs-designated-types-england-and-wales-order-2023/article-2
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