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XL Bully Owners in Scotland Can Apply for Special Certificate to Keep Their Pets

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Owners of XL Bullies in Scotland can now apply for a special certificate that allows them to keep their pets. The Scottish Government has introduced legislation to address concerns over attacks by XL Bullies. Applications are open for those who want to keep their dogs beyond the summer deadline.

XL Bully owners in Scotland are now able to apply for a special certificate that will allow them to keep their pets. As of August, it will be a criminal offence to own the banned breed without official exemption authorisation. And applications are now open for those who wish to keep the controversial dog beyond the summer deadline.

The Scottish Government brought in legislation on the back of restrictions being put in place in England, following concerns over a rise in attacks on humans and other dogs. A wave of restrictions are already in place, with all XL Bullies to be muzzled and on a lead when in public. Community safety minister Siobhian Brown said: "These new safeguards are being introduced to protect the public while giving XL Bully owners time to comply with the new rules. "I would encourage XL Bully owners who wish to keep their dogs from August 1 to apply for an exemption certificate in good tim

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