One year on from XL Bully ban in Scotland

The law means XL Bullies can’t be sold or bred, and must be muzzled in public.

It’s been one year since Scotland banned XL Bullies, the first dog breed added to the banned list in 30 years.

The law means they can’t be sold or bred, must be muzzled in public, and owners must microchip, insure and neuter their pets to be exempt.

But the impact is dividing opinion. Some owners say the rules are causing confusion and chaos.

Meanwhile, a mother, whose five-year-old daughter was attacked by a pitbull-type dog, has told STV News the legislation doesn’t go far enough.

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