What should you do when a Pit Bulls' jaws lock?

Reality: Pit Bulls do not have any special physical mechanism or enzyme that allows them to “lock” their jaws. If you compare a Pit Bull skull to a skull of any other dog breed, you can see with the naked eye that both skulls share the same characteristics and general bone structure. read more

Have it treated for tetanus, because that’s the only way the pit bull’s jaws are going to lock. It’s a foolish myth. Pit bulls haven’t proceeded down some different evolutionary path relative to other canines; they just happen to have strong jaws, coupled with a strong desire to hold on to things. read more

The stucture and function of the APBT’s jaws is the same as any other dog. They do not have a “locking mechanism” in their jaws and they do not have an “enzyme” that prevents the release of a bite. What IS different about the bite and grip of an APBT is the same ability and tenacity mentioned above. read more