"Scotland Confirms Ban on XL Bully Dogs, Owners Face Jail and Pooches at Risk"

Scotland will implement new restrictions on American XL bully dogs from February 23, requiring them to be muzzled and on a lead in public, with a ban on selling or exchanging them. From July 31, owning an XL bully without an exemption certificate will be an offense. The Scottish government aims to prevent risks to public safety and animal welfare, with penalties for breaching the new safeguards including imprisonment and fines. The decision follows concerns over attacks and an influx of the dogs from England and Wales, prompting the need for stricter regulations.