XL Bully types - Scotland:
From 1st August 2024 it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully type without a certificate of exemption or having applied for one.
You can apply for a Certificate of Exemption online on GOV.UK until 31 July 2024.
The Scottish Government website advises the following:
Paper applications have now closed. If you've already applied and need to send us more documents, you can email them to xlbullydogenquiries@gov.scot. You can also still post them to:
Room GW15
Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House
2 Regent Road
Edinburgh EH1 3DG
Processing times
We try to process applications within a few days, but it may sometimes take up to a few weeks. If you apply shortly before the closing date, you may not receive your Certificate of Exemption by 1 August 2024.
If this happens and the authorities ask to see your certificate, you can show them proof that you applied. This can be:
- an email confirming you submitted the online form
- proof that you posted a paper application
- proof that you paid the application fee
If you need help with your application
Email xlbullydogenquiries@gov.scot with:
- your full name
- your postcode
- the name of your dog
