Dog-baiting

Dog-baiting
For other uses, see Bait (disambiguation).

Baiting or dog baiting most commonly refers to the act of setting game dogs against a chained or confined animal for sport. The dogs bite, and tear to subdue the opposing animal by incapacitating or killing it. Baiting is a blood sport used for entertainment and gambling. It is illegal in most countries with varying levels of enforcement.

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History

During various periods of history and in different cultures around the world, various types of baiting, named for the species used, have been confirmed. These include Badger-baiting, Bear-baiting, Bull-baiting, Donkey-baiting, Duck-baiting, Hog-baiting, Human-baiting, Hyena-baiting, Lion-baiting, Monkey-baiting, Rat-baiting, and Wolf-baiting. Much of what is known about baiting comes from England in the middle ages, although it has not been legal there for some time. It is still practiced, however, in other parts of the world, including some cultures of Central Asia.

Laws

The United Kingdom

In 1835, the Parliament of the United Kingdom implemented an Act called the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835, which prohibited the baiting of domestic or captive animals.

Canada

Baiting is illegal under section 445 of the criminal code in Canada.[1]

The USA

While baiting is generally illegal in the United States of America, an exception has been made in Louisianna for Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials. [2]

See also

Dog fighting

References

  1. ^ [1][dead link]
  2. ^ Louisiana Legislature Archives §170.10. Official state "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials" A. The official state "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials" shall be the "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials" held annually in the parish of Winn, city of Winnfield, Louisiana. B. The fourth weekend in March of every year shall be "Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials Weekend" in the state. Acts 2003, No. 808, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
  • Fleig, D. (1996). History of Fighting Dogs. T.F.H. Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0498-1
  • Homan, M. (2000). A Complete History of Fighting Dogs. Howell Book House Inc. ISBN 1-58245-128-1
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