Historical evidence suggests that Bulldogs were created in 13th - century England, during the reign of King John, for the «sport» of bullbaiting, in which
a staked bull fought a pack of dogs while spectators bet on the outcome.
Not exact matches
They were expected to
fight one another, or they were turned loose in packs against a
staked bear or
bull, with spectators betting on the grisly outcome.
According to the ALDF, Vick's operation «housed and trained over 50 pit
bull dogs, staged dog
fights, killed dogs and ran a high
stakes gambling ring with purses up to $ 26,000.»