A miniature poodle, a shih tzu and an English bull terrier who lost his nose to illegal badger baiting are up for adoption from Dogs Trust Merseyside.
The rehoming centre on Whiston Lane in Huyton has a high number of bull breeds for adoption. Nearly half its current dogs are various types of bull dogs, possibly higher than ever before, a reflection of their popularity in recent years.
As people's preferences shift to other breeds, previous darlings fill up rescue centres as dogs search for new homes. Georgina Lowery, manager of Dogs Trust Merseyside's rehoming centre, said: "Dogs find themselves with us for a variety of reasons such as illness in the family, a change in working hours or accommodation or someone having to move into a care facility.
