Sentences with phrase «for baiting bulls»

While larger Bulldogs were used for baiting bulls and bears in the 18th century, when dog - fighting became more popular they needed a smaller more agile breed with a terrier's «gameness» and so starting crossing with the popular terrier breeds of the time.

The breed was the product of a cross between bull dogs — used for baiting bulls — and terriers, a somewhat larger, family oriented dog, creating a mix that was loyal to humans and vicious with other animals.

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Famous for his contrarian approach to investing, Marc Faber does not run with the bulls or bait the bears but steers his own course through the maelstrom of international finance markets.

Cold hearted people will skim the Internet looking for free dogs, typically smaller breeds, to use as bait dogs to train their dog fighting dogs, or to train free dogs, like pit bulls, to become fighters.

Answer by apbt54 For one it has been stated already, pit bulls are not guard dogs, They were bred for fighting and baitiFor one it has been stated already, pit bulls are not guard dogs, They were bred for fighting and baitifor fighting and baiting.

The second is the bulldog used in 18th century England for the bloodsport of bull - baiting, which had a larger, more muscular frame relative to the modern English Bulldog.

Old English Bulldog: Originally bred for the English blood sport of bull - baiting, the Old English Bulldog's lower jaw stood significantly further out that the top jaw, resulting in a strong, vice-like gripping bite.

It was used primarily for hunting, bull baiting, and dog fighting.

In the past, the bull - and - terrier types were used for bull baiting and dog fighting.

While Bulldogs were originally bred purely for fighting and grew in fame owing to their intense, blood - thirsty fierceness during the hay days of Bull - baiting and other dog - fighting sports, they were later bred by admirers into calmer, family dogs to save them from extinction once bull - baiting was banned from the streets of RBull - baiting and other dog - fighting sports, they were later bred by admirers into calmer, family dogs to save them from extinction once bull - baiting was banned from the streets of Rbull - baiting was banned from the streets of Rome.

It took hundreds of years of selective breeding to create dogs aggressive enough that they were fit for bull - and bear - baiting.

She was a good little bulldog, hanging on for dear life, just as her bull and bear baiting ancestors of old did.

The writer didn't make the pit bull or pit ~ bull type dogs the most dangerous breed, humans did that hundreds of years ago by selectively breeding them for bull baiting, ratting, dog fighting and whatever other blood sport put money in their pockets.

And yes, there is history in there about the dogs being used for bull baiting and after bull baiting was made illegal, dog fighting.

The fierceness was retained in those breeds that were used for such brutal sports like bull - baiting (e.g. Bulldogs) and others became the guardians of herds (e.g. Great Pyrenees) and the rescuers of people (e.g. Saint Bernard.)

So you'll have the bichon frise»; a lap dog that was bred for precious pampering, but is too big to be categorized in the toy group, the poodle; a versatile breed that was utilized as a retriever, truffle hunter and then circus performer, and then you have two types of bulldogs; breeds who were once used for bull baiting, but since this practice has been outlawed, they technically can't be categorized under the working dog category.

These dogs were initially designed for bull - baiting contests and dog fighting competitions.

In time this bull - baiting dog became specialized and was bred solely for that purpose.

The bulldog, for example, was bred to bait bulls back in England, but now it's a very biddable companion.

Bred for fighting an aggressive prey, the Mastiff gradually became a bull baiting dog or the Bull - bull baiting dog or the Bull - Bull - dog.

Miniature Bull Terriers have been bred for bull baiting and companionsBull Terriers have been bred for bull baiting and companionsbull baiting and companionship.

Also, the breed was used for bull - baiting sports that was highly popular in the UK in those times and was practiced in the US.

These «Pitties» were used for bull baiting until the practice was banned in 1835.

The American Pit Bull Terrier is a descendent from the English Pit Bull Terrier, a breed that goes back to the 1800s when it was used for bear and bull baitBull Terrier is a descendent from the English Pit Bull Terrier, a breed that goes back to the 1800s when it was used for bear and bull baitBull Terrier, a breed that goes back to the 1800s when it was used for bear and bull baitbull baiting.

Its sturdy, thick - set body was bred for bull - baiting and dog fighting.

American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier - These dogs were originally bred for bull baiting and dog fighting, and as a result are predisposed to be aggressive to other animBull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier - These dogs were originally bred for bull baiting and dog fighting, and as a result are predisposed to be aggressive to other animbull baiting and dog fighting, and as a result are predisposed to be aggressive to other animals.

You wouldn't expect a dog with a history of being used to hold bulls for butchers, and then later, in the bloody sport of bull baiting to make it in the calm dog list.

Within the past week, authorities have also found two approximately six - month - old pit bulls, which appear to have been used as «bait dogs» for dog - fighting purposes.

Bull baiting involved tying a bull to an iron stake that gave him about a 30 - foot radius in which to move, blowing the bull's nose full of pepper to enrage the animal, and then setting dogs on him to immobilize the bull for public entertainmBull baiting involved tying a bull to an iron stake that gave him about a 30 - foot radius in which to move, blowing the bull's nose full of pepper to enrage the animal, and then setting dogs on him to immobilize the bull for public entertainmbull to an iron stake that gave him about a 30 - foot radius in which to move, blowing the bull's nose full of pepper to enrage the animal, and then setting dogs on him to immobilize the bull for public entertainmbull's nose full of pepper to enrage the animal, and then setting dogs on him to immobilize the bull for public entertainmbull for public entertainment.

Originally bred for bull baiting and dog fighting, they have also functioned as working dogs on farms.

The result from the crossbreeding of the breeds resulted in an agile, strong dog that was suitable for dominating the pits during dog fights and bull - baiting.

As with the Staffie, these dogs made for good bloodsports — used in bull baiting, bear baiting and pit dog fighting.

History and Facts: Originally bred for bull baiting in the 1600s, the breed has evolved to become a gentle and loving companion.

Normal dogs, not bred for centuries for bull - baiting, dogfighting, and guard work, prefer to avoid conflict.

Today's bulldog is different from the dog that was used for bear baiting and bull in England.

They were first used in 3000 BC as arena gladiators and for bull baiting, bear baiting, and dog - on - dog combat.

A dog of great courage and agility was needed for bull baiting.

The Am Staff's ancestors were bulldogs bred specifically for the sport of bull baiting.

The national symbol of England, known for its strength and determination, it has been out of work since bull - baiting went out of fashion in the late 19th century.

It was originally bred for bull baiting and had to be tough, determined and tenacious to confront something as formidable as a bull.

It was one of the breeds used for bull and bear baiting before the 19th century when sports such as cockfighting were common place and animal rights not yet fully in place.

They are especially bred as guard dogs and for bull - baiting.

Specifically, these early «Pitties» were used for bull baiting, until it was banned in 1835.

While bulldogs initially were bred for bull baiting, the modern breed is exceedingly gentle, and these dogs make good companions for children.

When bear - baiting and bull - baiting were phased out in 1835, the Pitty came to be used for rat - baiting and dog fighting instead.

The American Pitbull Terrier is descended from English Terriers and Bulldogs, bred in England and Ireland for the purpose of baiting bulls and bears.

Once bull baiting was outlawed in England in 1835, its promoters began looking for new means of profit.

Bulldogs were bred in England starting in the 1600s, for use in the brutal sport of bull baiting.

Just as the Bulldog was originally bred for bull and bear baiting, dog fighting was part of the APBT's original purpose.

Before more modern ideas about animal cruelty took hold, people would attend weekly bull baiting for entertainment.