23 Oct 2024

New Zealand in desperate need of licensing regime for the breeding of pets

From Nights, 10:18 pm on 23 October 2024

Photos of a hairless, wrinkly moggy with stumpy legs are captivating people around the world.

The XL Bully cat is a curiosity - one UK breeder says his affectionate kitties are selling for 4-thousand pounds each.

The breed is a cross between a hairless sphynx, and the short-legged Munchkin - and ,since it's reached super-stardom, the remarkable-looking cat has ignited conversations about responsible breeding.

Emile Donovan is joined by animal law expert and Auckland University associate professor Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere.

An example of a "bullycat" - a cross between Sphynx and Munchkin cats.

An example of a "bullycat" - a cross between Sphynx and Munchkin cats. Photo: Facebook / Bullycats