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