Is there a humane way, to really know? - Page 1

I was hesitant to post this thread for obvious reasons. Since there are so many political threads, I figured it was time for some good old, Burn Abhay at the Stake, dog controversy.

The great majority of GSD owners could care less, whether or not, their dog has a damaging bite.  To other GSD fanciers, like the Ring Sport Enthusiasts, it might be something they would be curious about.  Now if anyone has been so foolish to get bit, because they got into the middle of two snapping dogs, this doesn't count. Any punctures or cuts that were sutured doesn't prove anything.

I say there is a lot of shit talking going on. I have heard all the Macho Men on here spout off on how they could kill a dog in one on one combat lol. I have also seen all the full grip bullshit as well. My opinion is 99.9% of GSD owners will never truly know what kind of a damaging bite their dog really possesses.

I know the answer to the question, but I am curious about how others feel, if this could be judged or measured in a humane way. 

That would be something the Romans would test just for the blood sport back in the day....lol

That is, if I am understanding the question right.

Renee

Only when you have to put your dog down due to some idiot comng in to your house or yard. Then you will know if your dog will bite and the damage.

There have been lots of documentaries on The Discovery Channel about testing an animals bite. They actually did it with dogs at one point. The shepherd wasn't included, sadly. On a show called Animal Face-Off, they would have robotic imitations of certain animals, before having it bite down on a pressure gauge or something like that. It would test the strength of their bite. I'm sure if you were willing to spend a bit of cash, you could find someone who would put something like that in a sleeve. You could see the strength and pressure they exude, but other than that, you'll probably never know the damage your dog could inflict in a live bite. Unless you found a volunteer. Lol.

I know I would like to see my male take a live bite without dealing with all the legal stuff. If you find a solution, let me know! LOL.

-Emily.

Maybe its a question for the Myth Busters? They like trying stuff like that with rubber casts and dummies

My thought is rather morbid and might not be anything anyone wants to hear. 

I'll be interested to know what the answer is.

 One guy actually did a little test with a gauge in sleeve each dog got 2 bites the rotties was the strongest then the shepherd and the pitbull came in 3rd. You can see it on youtube im pretty sure. Results probably could of been a lot different with different dogs.

Most big dogs have a dangerous bite.  Years ago, I had an 86 pound golden retriever, an AKC UD, by the way, who got into a fight with another big dog and I broke it up.  Before it was over, my own dog inadvertently bit down on my hand, and broke dozens of bones in the hand.  I was a 230 lb national team rugby player and judo fighter -- and played college football earlier -- not a wimp.  I calmly waited until he figured out it was me, and asked my friend to take me to the hospital.  My point is that a tough guy with a calm attitude can be taken out by many big dogs, not just the toughest and best breed and trained.

Jeremy, I was the first person to post that youtube on the DB. Months later, another person posted it as well.  Even if such a device is accurate, which I highly doubt, all that device, or a sleeve on a human for that matter judges is bite pressure. Pressure biters very, very seldom have the bite that causes the immediate and massive hemorrhaging that comes from severing and destroying blood vessels. 

So the answer is?