An expert dog trainer has issued a warning against people buying one particular breed which is 'not a pet'. Jacob Morgan, founder and trainer of the YorkshireCanineAcademy.co.uk, said he believes that another breed of dog could soon be added to the UK's list of banned dangerous dogs.
There are currently four banned breeds in the UK - Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. Jacob, who has trained more than 2,500 dogs and owns five himself, said he believes the Belgian Malinois will be the next breed to be added to the list.
He said the dog 'is not a family pet' and 'will chase small animals, vehicles or children', Wales Online reports. READ MORE: 'Miracle' as dog 'stolen' after owner collapsed in street found 200 miles away in Wigan "Just this week I have seen five Belgian Malinois dogs looking to be re-homed via Facebook", Jacob said. "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.
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