2006-08-19 07:27:37 · 10 answers · asked by Captain 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I agree with Kelly, there is no physiological way for a dog to 'lock' his jaws. Pitts just happen to have a huge jaw strength and the breed characteristic to not leg go. Several breeds have that tendency and it is not limited to the Pitt Bull. German Shepherds, despite their reputation as police dogs, do not instinctually bite and 'lock on.' They require a lot of training to learn that behavior. Biologically, there is no locking mechanism other than raw muscle fibers.
2006-08-19 07:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by tripforyou 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is a myth.. no dog can "lock" thier jaw, some just have a better grip than others.
Neither pit bull breeds or any other dogs have a "lock Jaw" but it is a common fallacy. The rumor exists merely because thier preferred method of fighting is to establish a good grip on another dog and either shake or hold on and wear the other dog out. While other dogs like huskies tend to use a bite/slash and then retreat to look for another opportunity to attack. This can be compared to the difference between wrestlers who try to win by getting the best grip(like pit bull breeds) and boxers who try to win by causing the most damage to the opponent while guarding themselves and not getting trapped in a hold(other breeds like husky or shepherd)
Go here for more info about the myth... http://www.dogwatch.net/myths/lock_jaw.html
2006-08-19 14:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://chetspitstop.com/myths.html
A pit bulls jaws cannot lock nomore than a poodles can, in fact there is no animal wild or domesticated that even has this jaw locking capability.Pits do have alot of jaw strenghth, however the wide jaws allow them to be able to hold onto an object even dangling in mid air. This is a trait that comes from the bulldog ancestors of the breed. Jaw strength was needed to be sufficient in bullbaiting.
2006-08-19 15:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen german shepards do it, but pitt bulls do it more often because of their long history of breeding. I have a pitt that sometimes locks his jaw when we play tug of war, and I have to massage his jaws to get him to let go. He doesn't even understand why he does it, it's been a trait that has been bred into their line for so many years.
2006-08-19 14:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by CactusRaven 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Any bull breed due to the physical make up of their faces tend to have a "locking" bite related to the work they were bred to do.
2006-08-19 14:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by jeep.mama 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not all dogs lock their jaws, but it,s not exclusive to Pitt's.
2006-08-19 14:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by lizzardkingone 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
***NONE***DO!!!
NOT pits,not ANY!!!
That's a really stupid"granny-tale"!
2006-08-19 18:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
JACK RUSSELLS ,DO A FRIEND OF MINE ENDED UP IN A AND E WITH A JACK RUSSELL HANGING OFF HIS NOSE DOES THAT ANSWER YOU QUERY!
2006-08-19 14:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Little miss naughty 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
there is no such thing
2006-08-20 19:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by senoritaboston 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think rottweilers do it also
2006-08-19 14:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋