First Minister confirms XL Bully dogs to be banned in Scotland

Owners will have to muzzle the dogs and keep them on a lead in public

The First Minister has confirmed XL bully dogs without a license will be banned in Scotland.

Humza Yousaf says the Scottish Government will replicate the system in England and Wales.

The move follows an influx of XL bullies here since the UK Government banned the breeding, selling or abandonment of the dogs in England and Wales.

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