XL bullies: Scotland not a ‘safe haven’ for dogs banned in England
Humza Yousaf says policy under review after reports of an influx of the breed in recent weeks
It is now illegal to breed, sell or abandon American XL bully dogs south of the border
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Scotland is not a “safe haven” for American XL bully dogs despite the breed’s ban in England and Wales, Humza Yousaf has said.
The first minister said he has sought new advice on measures to keep citizens safe from the potentially dangerous dogs following reports of an influx of the breed to Scotland in recent weeks.
Animal charities suggest the loophole is being used after the UK government banned the breeding, selling or abandonment of the dogs south of the border on December 31.
Additional measures will make it a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog without a certificate in England and Wales from February 1.
The ban has not yet been taken forward in Scotland with Yousaf previously stating the measure was
