Owners of XL bully dogs in Scotland are being urged to apply for an exemption certificate before the government deadlines expire next month.
From August, it will be a criminal offence to own an XL bully in Scotland without an exemption certificate or without having applied for one by that date.
The Scottish Government introduced restrictions on XL bully ownership following legislation passed in England, due to concerns over dog attacks.
To secure an exemption certificate, owners can apply online or by post for a fee of £92.40. They must also obtain third-party insurance and neuter and microchip their dogs.
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