A DOG-lover is requiring licences for individuals who wish to keep huge types in a quote to stop reckless owners.
Andy Smith is requiring licences for dog owners to suppress reckless owners of big types.
The 39-year-old, who owns 4 dogs, said that “bad owners produced bad dogs”.
He is among the organisers of the Southampton Bully Link Up, a family-friendly occasion to highlight that bully types are not “bad dogs”.
It follows cops raided a house in Poole Road in Woolston after reports of illegal ear cropping.
Three dogs were taken from your home on Monday due to issues for their well-being.
An RSPCA examination has actually now been released.
The groundworker from Hythe owns 3 XL Bullies, a cockerpoo, 3 cats, and a goldfish.
Koda, Kano and Mazikeen (Image: Andy Smith)
He said: “I actually do not concur with cropping dogs’ ears, some individuals state it’s for health and others do it for programs however my dogs will never ever have their ears cropped.
“If my dogs ever do have puppies, I am going to make certain that, if I offer them, they opt for a composed contract that the dogs will not have their ears cropped.
“It stems from when they utilized to combat Pit Bulls, however it’s illegal here.
“It is still legal in the United States and Holland, and I do understand individuals who have actually had their dog imported with cropped ears.
“I’ve heard that individuals will in some cases utilize underground veterinarians to carry out the prohibited treatment.”
Andy thinks that it ought to be made a law to have a licence to own a huge dog.
“My dogs are beautiful, they’re excellent with the kids and they’re so wise,” he said.
“I’ve constantly liked larger dogs, I believe they’re so smart.
“But some individuals simply should not own dogs, they can’t manage them.
“You do not get bad dogs, you get bad owners.
“If individuals were licenced, these dogs would be much better cared for.”
The Southampton Bully Link Up will be hosting an occasion in June.
The occasion mainly concentrates on the American Bully XL and other bulldog types, however any dogs of all sizes and shapes are welcome to participate in.
The occasion will be raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
A date is yet to be verified.
