Stirling Sheriff Court heard how 18-month-old Bruno escaped after being tied up outside a shop and 'lunged' at the dachshund.

It is a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog where they are banned without an exemption certificate, meaning unregistered pets will be taken and owners possibly fined and prosecuted.

An XL bully is the largest kind of American bully dog. The UK government published guidance to help identify XL bullies, which are not recognised as a specific breed. They are described as large ...