Module 10.5

Question 1

Dogfighting hx

Answer 1

Roman empire-british fighting dogs
English 12th cent-baiting
1835-baiting outlawed, dog on dog emerged
US-shortly before Civil War
OUTLAWED in most of world-not latin America, Pakistan, eastern Europe; clandestinely in US/UK

Question 2

US dogfighting

Answer 2

Illegal all 50 states-felony
Animal welfare act-prohibits transport of fighting animals, spectator provisions (attending-misdemeanor; causing under 16 to attend-felony)
Other crimes involved

Question 3

History of dogfighting

Answer 3

Pro (organized)-high stakes, well-established bloodlines
Hobbyist (mid-level)
Street-mutts, protection
Historically: Akita, Bully Kutta, Shar-Pei, Dogo Argentino, Bulldog
APBT most common rn

Question 4

Cajun style rules

Answer 4

Pit size optional-square 2ft high, scratch line 14ft apart
Referee before dogs weighed/washed
Same sex and weight
Placed in corners not looking @ each other, then faced towards each other and let go-NO pushing/shoving
If fangs (tooth through lip), handler unfangs and restart w/in 2ft of each other if separated
When dog turns away, brought back to corners, turning dog scratches first. If refuses, opponent wins