On September 16th, 2007 Stephani (not verified) says:
That is an urban myth. Pitbulls or Pitbull type dogs do not have locking jaws. The only reason they dont let go is because of their gameness, which was bred into them back when they first originated to bait bulls. Basically to hang on to a bulls nose with out letting go. http://www.understand-a-bull.com/PitbullInformation/Urbanlegends.htm
Also my pitty uses a spring pole. It does not foster aggression. My neighbors labs use it as well. Its a good way for your dog to use up excess energy and play tug o war with itself. I actually read something about competitions with springpoles. But as a precaution, i wouldnt let your pitty bite you, even in play, cause that tells them its ok and a light bite you to might not be that light to a young child.
Locking Jaws
That is an urban myth. Pitbulls or Pitbull type dogs do not have locking jaws. The only reason they dont let go is because of their gameness, which was bred into them back when they first originated to bait bulls. Basically to hang on to a bulls nose with out letting go.
http://www.understand-a-bull.com/PitbullInformation/Urbanlegends.htm
Also my pitty uses a spring pole. It does not foster aggression. My neighbors labs use it as well. Its a good way for your dog to use up excess energy and play tug o war with itself. I actually read something about competitions with springpoles. But as a precaution, i wouldnt let your pitty bite you, even in play, cause that tells them its ok and a light bite you to might not be that light to a young child.