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Expert warns against buying certain breeds and says another could be added to banned list

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AuthorSophie Buchan
Published date21 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
And when it comes to what breed you want, there's a lot to think about

But now one expert has come out to say there are some dog breeds people should stay clear from - so much so he believes it will soon be added to the list of banned animals.

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There are currently four breeds and types of dogs banned in the UK. This includes a Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino as well as a Fila Brasileiro.

And now Jacob Morgan, founder and trainer of the YorkshireCanineAcademy.co.uk, believes the Belgian Malinois could be added to the red list.

Jacob, who trained more than 2,500 dogs and owns five himself, explained: "Just this week I have seen five Belgian Malinois dogs looking to be re-homed via Facebook. This is frightening to see as it shows people are buying this breed of dog and not being able to care for them.

"My Belgian Malinois puppy, Stark, is 15 weeks old, and I'm with him most of the day while I train our clients' dogs. But I also have members of staff who can also make sure Stark is getting stimulated by giving him an activity to do every hour. Even as a dog trainer, if it was just me looking after Stark, I'd struggle."

According to Wales Online, this breed is being sold online for £650 with Google trends showing a 50% increase in online interest over the last 12 months alone.

The expert dog trainer has said he plans to compete in suitable sports with his dog Stark when he's older with activities that test tracking, obedience and protection skills as well as evaluating if a dog has the appropriate traits and characteristics of a good working dog.

In addition to being highly intelligent, athletic and energetic, the dogs can grow to around 30kg with a life expectancy is 14-16 years. The breed has a high prey drive, and without adequate socialisation and training, they will chase small animals, vehicles or children. They...

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