XL Bully dogs are nonetheless being offered on-line as sellers look to money in on diminished costs regardless of the breed being banned, a brand new report has revealed.
Selling, rehoming and breeding XL Bully dogs turned unlawful of as midnight final night time.
Prime Minister Rishi Suank launched a crackdown on the breed following various assaults this 12 months.
Despite the ban, sellers have taken to web sites and social media platforms to attempt to money in.
Many sellers have regarded to supply “reduced” costs in an effort to do away with their mutts.
Forever Puppy and Free Ads have been affected by listings.
Prices vary between £300 and £700 on many web sites.
However, costs dropped to as little as £40 final week as house owners regarded to do away with their dogs.
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XL Bullys will likely be added to a listing of banned dogs underneath the Dangerous Dog Act from the tip of this 12 months, the Government has confirmedPAOne seven-month-old XL Bully was even listed for simply £100.
There had been about 20 listings, a few of which included litters of puppies, nonetheless on-line, The Sun has revealed.
Responding to the listings, Forever Puppy advised The Sun: “We have removed adverts with reference to XL Bullies.
“However, if you are aware of one that has been missed please share this with us immediately as we take this very seriously.”
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A London-based vendor reportedly listed 10 puppies on TikTok, including: “If you are definitely serious message me please.”
Owners have been reminded that they will ask a vet to euthanise their pets to say £200 in compensation.
The variety of deadly incidents involving XL Bully dogs skyrocketed this 12 months.
Ian Price, 52, was savaged by the breed in September throughout an incident in Staffordshire.
