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BAIT DOG [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Offences and crimes
- Protection of Farm Animals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bait dog
1, record 1, English, bait%20dog
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bait dogs are unfortunate victims of cruel dogfighting practices. They are used to provoke and train fighting dogs, subjected to extreme physical abuse, and often left with severe injuries or even killed in the process. 2, record 1, English, - bait%20dog
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Infractions et crimes
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chien d'appât
1, record 1, French, chien%20d%27app%C3%A2t
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chien-appât 2, record 1, French, chien%2Dapp%C3%A2t
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un chien-appât est un chien utilisé par les chasseurs de chiens pour tester l'instinct de combat d'autres chiens. 2, record 1, French, - chien%20d%27app%C3%A2t
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Combat Sports (General)
- Offences and crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fighting dog
1, record 2, English, fighting%20dog
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A fighting dog is a dog that actually partakes in the fight : these are typically large bully breeds. When two of these dogs fight, the goal is for them to hurt each other, and for one to be "victorious. "However, people who organize this activity typically make their dog practice mauling other dogs first, and for that, they use bait dogs. 2, record 2, English, - fighting%20dog
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chien de combat
1, record 2, French, chien%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les combats de chiens sont abusifs : les chiens de combat sont souvent grièvement blessés et agonisent parfois pendant un long moment. 2, record 2, French, - chien%20de%20combat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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