I'm about to become a professional dog trainer in schutzhund. And I want a Belgian Malinois, but I'm concerned with furture trouble of finding a place to live. Are they on the hit list or are they still too rare?
What breeds that are suitible for schutzhund aren't on that damn list?
2006-12-14 13:39:19 · 2 answers · asked by achickengod 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yea, I know that breeds have near nothing to do with aggression levels and I know that dogs trained to protect are going to do just that. ;) Thanks so much for the answers - I just get so...well, pissed is a good word, but I need a place to live. Specific websites with legislation information are greatly welcomed, especially in PA and AZ.
2006-12-14 16:59:48 · update #1
I have Malinois and so far (thankfully) they are not on the hit list. Just use caution. As you know, dogs "trained" to bite are a whole different animal than you casual pet and the legal system will see it that. way. Protect your Mal and don't let him get into any "difficult" situations.
2006-12-14 16:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by keesnbcs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did a quick Google search for "Breed Legislation" and came back with some links (below) As far as I can tell, it really depends on where you live. Some places prohibit dogs on "the list" and some don't. There's also a study being done by the Penn school of Vet. Medicine - link below, too. They have found, so far, that a dog's breed has nothing to do with levels of aggression.
2006-12-14 15:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋