Dog-baiting
- For other uses of term, see Bait
Bait or Baiting is the act to worry or torment a chained or confined animal by setting game dogs upon it for sport. The dogs attack with endeavour, bite and tear, with an objective to subdue the opposing animal by incapacitating or killing it. Baiting is a blood sport utilized for entertainment and gambling. It is illegal in most countries with laws being enforced with varying degrees of effort and enthusiasm.
History
Baiting events recorded throughout history are by no means isolated incidents. For instance, during the middle ages, England used a wide range of animals, including, but not limited to: donkeys, horses, leopards, lions, monkeys, and tigers.
Baiting sports
- Badger-baiting
- Bear-baiting
- Bull-baiting
- Dog fighting
- Hog-baiting
- Human-baiting
- Lion-baiting
- Monkey-baiting
- Rat-baiting
Further reading
- Fleig, D. (1996). History of Fighting Dogs. T.F.H. Publications. ISBN 0793804981
- Homan, M. (2000). A Complete History of Fighting Dogs. Howell Book House Inc. ISBN 1582451281
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