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Apply for a certificate of exemption to keep an XL Bully dog (Scotland only)

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From:
The Scottish Government
Published
1 April 2024
Last updated
1 August 2024 — See all updates

Applies to Scotland

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Signhas upalready been neutered, you and your vet must fill in a confirmation of neutering form after you have applied for emailsthe orexemption. printYour vet must then return the form to Scottish Government. You must then return the form to the Scottish government.

Get help

Contact xlbullydogenquiries@gov.scot for help using this pageservice.

Published 1 April 2024
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