Sentences with phrase «in bull baiting»

The name «bull» was applied because of the dog's use in bull baiting (a very cruel sport).

In bull baiting, numerous dogs were used (with wagers placed on each) pitting the dogs against a tethered bull.

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

Its name was received because it was used in bull baiting and due to its robust look.

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In another was a display of bull - baiting, with fierce dogs leaping at the noses of frantic bulls.

What: The title, in conjunction with the awards season release date, may have the highfalutin whiff of prestige Oscar bait — perhaps some saga of love and heartache in the Spanish countryside — but this is about the bull, Ferdinand (voiced by former wrestler Cena), and his big heart.

The Old English Bulldog (an extinct breed) was the culmination of various bull - baiting breeds in 19th century England.

Originally created in England, the Pit Bull Terrier was specifically bred to be involved in bear and bull baiting, which were sports that were very popular at the tBull Terrier was specifically bred to be involved in bear and bull baiting, which were sports that were very popular at the tbull baiting, which were sports that were very popular at the time.

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.

According to Animal Planet's Dogs 101, the breed nearly went extinct in 1885 as a result of their main task in life, participating in the sport of bull baiting, being outlawed.

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.

The passing of the Cruelty to Animals Act in 1835 led to a decline in bull - baiting and dog fighting which ultimately led to the end of the breed.

Its origins are murky: the Old English Terrier and Old English Bulldog were originally cross-bred to be used in blood sports such as bull and bear baiting.

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.

After the bull baiting was abolished, there was no necessity in keeping fearsome dogs.

In 1835, the English parliament outlawed the whole bloody business — bear - baiting, bull - baiting and dogfighting.

The sport of baiting bulls was widely spread in England until 1835 when it was finally abolished.

Around 1835, laws were passed in England prohibiting bull baiting and the Olde English Bulldogges main purpose of existence vanished.

The bull - and - terrier was a cross between the early bull - dog — the name comes from the fact that it was used in bull - baiting — and a game terrier of some kind, either English, or fox, or black - and - tan.

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.

In 1835, Britain passed a law that abolished bull - and bear - baiting.

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

Then a small group of pit bull fanciers decided that their «Grand Old Breed» needed full American Kennel Club recognition in order to distance itself from its baiting / fighting heritage.

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.)

Bulldogs were used in the «sport» called bull - baiting in the UK during the 15th century.

These dogs were used in the dubious sports of bull baiting and rat baiting.

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.

During the time of Minos in Crete the sport of bull baiting was quite a popular form of pagan worship and entertainment.

Historically, the word «Bulldog» did not mean a specific breed of dog per se, but rather it was applied to descendants of the ancient Mastiff - type dogs that excelled in the task of bull - baiting.

Bull baiting become illegal in 1835, and the breed was kept alive by some enthusiasts, who began selectively breeding the ancestors of our modern dogs.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier's roots lie in pre-nineteenth-century Britain, when blood sports like cock fighting, bull baiting and even bear baiting were popular pastiBull Terrier's roots lie in pre-nineteenth-century Britain, when blood sports like cock fighting, bull baiting and even bear baiting were popular pastibull baiting and even bear baiting were popular pastimes.

The world record in rat baiting was held by Jacko, a black and tan bull terrier who managed to kill 100 rats in 5 minutes and 28 seconds on 1 May 1862.

In 1835 bull baiting was officially banned.

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

Other authors who have researched the topic, such as Dr. Carl Semencic, argue that the APBT is indeed the product of a cross between bull - baiting dogs and terriers and that the breed simply did not exist in its current form during the Renaissance.

Their ancestors are the bulldogs of long, long ago which were used in dog fighting and bull baiting.

The pastime of bull - baiting, in which Bulldogs were turned lose on a staked bull as spectators bet on the outcome, was popular in Britain beginning in the 13th century.

The ancestors of this breed consisted of bulldogs and terriers who were selectively bred to engage in the bloody sports of bear - baiting, bull - baiting and then later rat - baiting.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in England when blood sports (bear and bull baiting and then later dog fighting) were still popuBull Terrier originated in England when blood sports (bear and bull baiting and then later dog fighting) were still popubull baiting and then later dog fighting) were still popular.

Bull - baiting, which had been popular in earlier times, did not lend itself to the cities, and fanciers of the rat pit became increasingly enamored of dog fighting as a more exciting alternative to rat killing.

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

In bear - baiting, the bear was chained and the dogs were sent to attack him, with the bear clawing at the dogs in defense.The sport was so popular among the royalty that soon there was a shortage of bears and bull - baiting became more populaIn bear - baiting, the bear was chained and the dogs were sent to attack him, with the bear clawing at the dogs in defense.The sport was so popular among the royalty that soon there was a shortage of bears and bull - baiting became more populain defense.The sport was so popular among the royalty that soon there was a shortage of bears and bull - baiting became more popular.

In the 1820s, German Bullenbeisers were crossed with Mastiffs, terriers, and English Bulldogs in attempt to make the perfect bull baiting dog the Boxer.In the 1820s, German Bullenbeisers were crossed with Mastiffs, terriers, and English Bulldogs in attempt to make the perfect bull baiting dog the Boxer.in attempt to make the perfect bull baiting dog the Boxer...

In the 1800s, when bull baiting was a very popular sport, bulldogs were used to fight wild bulls in the fighting arenIn the 1800s, when bull baiting was a very popular sport, bulldogs were used to fight wild bulls in the fighting arenin the fighting arena.

First things first, the term bulldog appeared around year 1500 and the breed was called Bulldog because such dogs were used in bull - baiting, a very popular blood sport and spectacle back then.

The Frenchie shares many of the traits that made its bulldog ancestors so successful in the bull - baiting arena: low center of gravity, wide body, heavy bone, muscular build and large, square head.

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.

Back as far as the 1200s these dogs were used in the grisly sports of bear and bull baiting, until these pastimes were banned in England in 1835.