Microchipping your dog
Dogs must have a microchip and be registered on a database by the time they’re 8 weeks old. The only exception is if a vet confirms your dog is unfit for a microchip.
If you have a Certificate of Exemption for an XL Bully dog, it will usually include the dog’s microchip number.
If your dog is unfit to have a microchip
If you’ve sent us a vet’s certificate to say your dog is unfit to have a microchip, this will usually only be valid for a set time.
Once the certificate runs out, you’ll have 28 days to microchip your dog and send us the microchip number.
We’ll then send you a new Certificate of Exemption with the microchip number included.
How to send us your dog's microchip number
We gave your dog an index number when you applied for a Certificate of Exemption. You can find this on your certificate.
Once you have the microchip number, send both this and your dog’s index number to us by email or post.
Address
XL Bully Dog Exemption Team
Room GW15
Scottish Government
St Andrew’s House
2 Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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