Sentences with phrase «bulls as hunting dogs»

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The stamina and courage of the pit bull make the breed unparalleled as a hunting dog for wild pigs, a popular quarry in parts of the South and Southwest.

Pit bulls were originally used as hunting dogs, to bring down big game.

Some pit bulls work cattle in herding trials, and some still function as hunting dogs.

So to recap, the terriers can be categorized in 3 subgroups: working terriers such as the Jack Russell who were bred to hunt quarry both in burrows and above ground, toy terriers such as Yorkies who are down - sized versions of larger terriers and are used today as companion dogs, and finally, bull - type terriers such as the Staffordshire bull terrier who are crosses of terriers and bulldogs.

These fighting dogs were bred for ferocity, strength and fearlessness - qualities highly valued in hunting and illegal sports, such as bull - baiting and dog fights.