Do dobermans have lock jaw?

Question

I had a doberman here last night that I was going to adopt. She did very well at first with my other dog and my son. Then a couple hours later she totally freaked out and attacked my dog. She wouldn't let him go. He rolled over for her and tried running away but she clamped her jaw on his throat and just would not let go. We tried pulling her off but nothing worked. We had to finally hit her in the snout to make her drop him. My dog outweighed her by 30 lbs. but still couldn't free himself. Do they have lock jaw that doesn't allow them to release or what?

the doberman, Jazz, is only 10 months old but has been in 4 homes in 2 months. I took her in on a trial basis but obviously it didn't work. They told me she was a very docile dog, which she was for the first couple of hours. I am just glad it happened right away before I got attached or before Jazz felt like this was her home.

Answer 1

No, their jaw is the same as any other dog...I used to breed Dobermans..They are tenacious, much as other protection breeds, and pit bulls. But their anatomy is not different..just their attitudes,,
I was breeding another breed at the same time, but most of the Dobermans weren't reliably safe with my other dogs..they seldom give 'warning' snaps, or growls, but tend to turn every transgression into a major fight..

Answer 2

Dobermans look swifter because of the fact they are leaner, smaller, have deep chests and long legs. there is not any such subject as a "locking jaw" with Rotties, or Pit Bulls for that remember, or any form of canines quite.

Answer 3

no dobermans do not have lock jaw. but they like pitt bulls tend to be determined agressors in a fight. these dogs by instinct fight to the death. it was his determination that "locked" his jaw not anything physical. i know alot of pitt owners will use a break stick to "unlock" a pitts powerful jaws but as far as i know it is not good to use this tool on other breeds, as their jaws are different and u can break the dogs jaw. this dog is probably aggressive due too his/her past. it is sad when people abuse or mistreat these large dogs (ie. pitts, rotts, dobeys) because they often have to be put down because of the danger they pose to people, children, and other dogs. i home this helps!

Answer 4

No, their dogs jaws don't 'lock',(Pits jaws don't even 'lock', its a myth) they do however have incredible jaw strength, and it can be very difficult to break a bite hold once the dog has clamped down, Especially if both dogs are in motion, and you cannot get a good hold.

Answer 5

I am so sorry to hear about your incident, I hope your dog is just fine.I know the Dobermans are very strong,powerful,and head strong,but their jaws do not lock.I'm wondering how old the dog is?

Answer 6

No they do not have a "lock jaw"
They are however a very determined dog who will hang on until you really force them to let go.
They were bred to gaurd and protect humans and they can take a huge hit and alot of abuse before letting go of something when they are enraged or trying to protect something.

Answer 7

no dogs have lock jaws.if they did they could not eat or there jaws would lock everytime they bit the food.i raise pitbulls and they just have a strong grip.but dobs are more of a sherder bitting over and over.a pit is more of a grap and rip.

Answer 8

"Lock jaw" is the common name for a disease called tetanus. It freezes the muscles and one usually dies of suffocation because the diaphragm stops working.

Dogs have a very strong bite and they can keep their mouths shut pretty tight, similar to a crocodile. There's no actual "locking" just very strong muscles keeping the jaws shut.

Answer 9

Yes but only because of an inflammatory condition of the jaw muscles. This is called masticatory muscle myositis.

Answer 10

yes