Scotland could become new XL Bully capital of Britain
Scotland could become the new XL Bully capital due to breeders dumping the unwanted dogs north of the border before the new ban is implemented.
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Scotland could become the new XL Bully capital due to breeders dumping the unwanted dogs north of the border before the new ban is implemented.
Senior vet Dave Martin, a welfare adviser to 900 practices in the UK, fears the consequences if these dogs are kept without stimulation and exercise.
The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) fears the rules may lead to a 'postcode lottery' on vets being able to help owners meet the terms.
Animal charities have said hundreds of XL Bully dogs will be put down if they're not re-homed by the the end of the year.
New rules due to come into force on February 1 will make it illegal to own an XL bully in England and Wales, unless the animal is on the exempt list.