i have always wondered if some research group would put a litter of strong , fully grown dogs such as a pit bull , if it would be able to survive in the wild.maybe a pack of 11 pit bulls or something like that.Would they be able to adapt and catch their own game or would they become scavengers and eat leftovers.What do you guys think ?Would they be able to make it ? Im talking about australia or something wild like that.
2006-10-03 12:15:53 · 7 answers · asked by beast 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i've just always wondered cuz i hear all these stories of pits attacking people ,i have a pit bull of my own i im pretty sure he wouldnt make it he is scared of the garbage truck.lol
2006-10-03 12:30:21 · update #1
If any breed would survive it would be the APBT . Their ability to adapt is a trait I have witnessed many a time. There would be few natural enemies and over a period of time they would probably start breeding with other wild dogs. Ever seen APBT`s on a hog ?
2006-10-03 14:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by Fightingpit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently read an article in the Weekend Australian paper which pointed out that there are thousands, and possibly tens of thousands, of feral dogs in Australia. There are so many that farmers are forced to employ full-time dog trappers. Dogs escape from their homes, are dumped in the bush, pack up and breed, and decimate sheep and cattle populations. There are more wild dogs in Australia than there are dingos. It is a major problem which is forcing some cattle and sheep stations out of business. Yes, dogs do survive in the wild. If only they didn't.
2006-10-03 20:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most would. Survival instincts would kick in.
When my dad was growing up, there was a 'pack' of former 'pet' dogs running around, taking out livestock (mostly sheep/goats)
Even though dogs are domesticated they still have that instinct to survive.
My aunt raises AM. Staffs, and some of them would not make it, they're submissive to her cats... but there is always that 'survival of the fittest' saying, lol.
2006-10-03 19:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, I'm sure they would adapt. Animals have an instinct to adapt to their surroundings. I'm sure they could fight for their own food. But, i wouldn't want that to happen. Dogs are man's best friend, not part of the wild. I like my doggies at home where I can care for them :)
2006-10-03 19:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australia, WILD!!! lmao. It is not wild in Australia.
To answer your question, yes they survive. One of the biggest killers of our natural wildlife is wild dogs. I am not talking Dingo's either, people that dump their domestic dogs in our forests because they don't care, these dogs form packs and attack our wildlife. Koalas, birds etc. Not good.
2006-10-03 19:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by lucas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they would probably die you can't give an animal human contact for a year and expect it to make it on its own that would be cruel.
2006-10-03 19:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by bukkake 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They would die.
2006-10-03 19:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋