Still talking about dogfighting because it still exists all over the world though in some places more than others. Note: “Pit bull” is NOT a breed but a TYPE of dog. (Few are sicker than the followers of this activity.) And the American pit bull terrier was bred by mixing bully breeds. Men strove to produce the biggest, baddest canine machine out there. And then… the horrific practice crossed the pond.ĭogfighting became a popular sport in the US prior to the Civil War. In 1835 when the British Parliament outlawed baiting, dogs fighting dogs to their deaths was cultivated as the cheaper and legal way to move forward. The vicious spectacle was a favorite among the English nobility, but in the early 19th century, its popularity began to wane due to the costs and the focused determination of animal advocates.
The Colosseum became the arena where man’s dark thirst for violence was satiated with animals fighting against each other.īy the 12th century, bears, wolves, and bulls were used in England – called bull baiting – to be slowly mauled to death by dogs for sport.
The Romans began importing them not only to use during war times but to also entertain the masses. Although the Romans ended with the victory, the Brits had introduced them to especially ferocious battle dogs (trained to be, mind you). It all started during the Roman Empire when they invaded Britain in 43 A.D.
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