http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2024/70/article/13The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024enDOGSStatute Law Database2026-08-10Expert Participation2026-07-01 This Order makes provision in respect of dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. The type of dog known as the XL Bully (“the XL Bully Breed type”) is designated for the purposes of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (“the 1991 Act”) by article 2 of the Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (Scotland) Order 2024. Article 3 of that Order further provides that the day appointed under section 1(3) in respect of dogs of the XL Bully Breed type is 31 July 2024. This means that the possession or custody of a dog of the XL Bully Breed type will be prohibited after this date. The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024art. 7(c)(via)The Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2026art. 3(2)art. 1 PART 3 13 1 The Dangerous Dogs Compensation and Exemption Schemes Order 1991 is amended as follows. 2 After article 1(2) insert— 3 In this Order, references to dogs do not include references to dogs of the type known as the XL Bully. . 3 In article 7(1) (neutering and identification), omit from the second occurrence of “and” to the end. 4 In article 10(2) (certificate of exemption), omit sub-paragraphs (h) and (i). S.I. 1991/1744. Article 7(1) was amended by S.I. 1991/2297. Article 10(2) was amended by S.I. 1991/2297 and S.I. 1991/2636. Art. 13 in force at 1.4.2024, see art. 1(1)