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Publication - Advice and guidance

XL Bully dogs in Scotland: child protection

Published
25 September 2026
From
Minister for Victims and Community Safety, +2 more … Director of Justice, Director-General Education and Justice
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order
ISBN
9781807756017

From 1 November 2026 a new condition for owners of XL Bully dogs and all other prohibited dogs with an exemption certificate comes into force. Requiring that children under 12 must not be left unattended with the dogs in a private place. This Guidance has been produced to assist dog owners.

Supporting documents

XL Bully dogs in Scotland: child protection
File type
7 page PDF
File size
284.2 kB
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