American XL bully dogs are being rehomed in Scotland ahead of a ban on breeding and selling the animals in England and Wales. Social media posts suggested that several of the dogs have been transported north of the border as owners seek to escape a new law that comes into force within weeks.

The RSPCA has called for clarification over the American bully XL definition, saying owners do not know if their dogs will be classed as the banned breed.The definition says if a dog meets a minimum height and has a "substantial number" of defined characteristics,

Welfare advisor Dave Martin assists 900 practices in the UK, and is worried about the consequences of keeping this type of dog breed without stimulation