XL Bully dogs in Scotland

If you work for a rehoming organisation 

You must not rehome, sell or transfer ownership of an XL Bully dog. If you have an XL Bully dog in your care and want to keep it, you must have a valid Certificate of Exemption.  

If you are a vet 

The XL Bully dog safeguards in Scotland involve vets. This is because XL Bully dog owners must prove their dog has been microchipped and neutered. 

Owners may ask for help to find a microchip number or to fill in a confirmation of neutering form. 

It is the responsibility of owners to check if their dog is an XL Bully. If they are not sure, they should follow the XL Bully safeguarding rules as a precaution. 

As a vet, you do not have any enforcement role. We do not expect you to report XL Bully dogs or their owners to the police, or to keep copies of their exemption certificates.