Fogfighters Hungary - Dogs Guide

Top-Ten Countries visiting Fogfighters Hungary

1	United States
2	China
3	Viet nam
4	Russian Federation
5	France
6	Hungary
7	unknown
8	Ukraine
9	Canada
10	United Kingdom
11	Germany
12	Netherlands
13	Poland
14	Italy
15	Taiwan, Province of China
16	Seychelles
17	Australia
18	Romania
19	Indonesia
20	India
21	Thailand
22	Sweden
23	Brazil
24	Japan
25	South Africa
26	Lithuania
27	Argentina
28	Spain
29	Iran, Islamic Republic of
30	Chile
31	Luxembourg
32	Turkey
33	Moldova, Republic of
34	Korea, Republic of
35	Belarus
36	Malaysia
37	Venezuela
38	Switzerland
39	Singapore
40	Colombia
41	Hong Kong
42	Mexico
43	Mongolia
44	Czech Republic
45	Belize
46	Greece
47	Honduras
48	Estonia
49	Latvia
50	Bulgaria
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Background

The badger is a quiet and harmless creature in its own domain; however, when threatened it can possess invincible courage. Weighing up to thirty-five pounds when fully grown, badgers have an extraordinary dangerous bite, which it is willing to use recklessly when threatened. Showing itself to be a dangerous adversary for any dog made it a sought after participant for the fighting pit.

Drawing the badger

In order to use the badger's ability to defend itself to test the dog, artificial badger dens were built, captured badgers were put in them and then the dog was set on the badger. The badger would be placed in a box, which was furnished in imitation of it den and from there a tunnel led upward. The owner of the badger puts his animal in the box. The timekeeper is equipped with a watch and the badger's owner releases the dog for the fight. Whoever wants to pit his dog against the badger let it slide into the tunnel. Usually the dog is seized immediately by the badger and the dog in turn grips the badger. Each bites, tears and pulls the other with all their might. The owner quickly pulls out the dog by its tail with jaws clamped obstinately onto the badger. The two are separated and the badger is returned to its den. Then the dog is sent back into seize the badger and it again drawn out with the badger. This scene is repeated over and over again. The more often a dog is able to seize the badger within a minute, so that both can be pulled out together, the more it is up to the task and is considered game.

Entertainment

Drawing the badger soon became a very popular sideshow in the pit. It provided a new opportunity to win or lose money by betting. Drawing the badger thus became a permanent part of the fight in the pit. Baits were staged outside the pit in cellars or taverns, as an interesting attraction for the guests.

Teastas Mor

Strict Irish Kennel Club rules governed the Teastas Mor (certificate of gameness). It was considered that the discipline ensured contests between dog and badger were fair. In the past, to become an Irish Kennel Club terrier champion, it was necessary for a terrier to be in possession of a Teastas Mor. These continued until the kennel ceased to license trials in 1968.

In addition, there were many other badger clubs; each had their own rules, which varied considerably. Frequently, the badger was afforded little protection.

Dogs

Badger-Baiting

Background

Drawing the badger

Entertainment

Badger Dogs

Teastas Mor

See also

Further reading

External links

Badger baiting

Teastas Mor

Badger info