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An XL bully owner had to have nine puppies put down due to the kennel costs after they were seized from his home.

Brandon Crawford, from Folkestone, had failed to register his adult dogs , Hugo and Honey, before a national deadline on the banned breed.

XL bullies were added to the Dangerous Dogs Act in October 2023 and owners had until January 31, 2024, to register them for exemption.

After that date, it became illegal to keep one without meeting strict conditions including muzzling them when in public, having them neutered and having third party liability insurance.

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The two dogs had a litter of nine puppies, and the day after they were born officers arrived at his former home i

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