XL Bully dogs have been muzzled by their owners after tough new laws on the breed came into effect today — but some are still trying to rehome their dogs even though the practice is now illegal.
As of today it is an offence for the dogs to be unmuzzled and off the lead in public, while breeding, selling, rehoming and abandoning them is also against the law.
Some owners have shared photographs of their animals in their new muzzles, though some say their pets are 'ripping them off' and refusing to wear them.
However, others are still trying to rehome their animals, either appearing to think the law is not yet in effect or openly expressing their contempt for the legislation.
Owners have been urged to apply for a certificate of exemption before the January 31 deadline or face putting their animals down; it will be a criminal offence to own an XL Bully in England and Wales without a certificate from February 1.