Dog Fighting: Since Ancient Times Dog fighting has been part of the culture of many countries who enjoyed watching and gambling on various types of violent blood sports. This blood thirsty spectator sport dated back to the Romans whose Empire spread across Europe. The English Mastiff was taken from England to fight in the Roman arena's, such as the Colosseum, and forced to fight wild animals and even gladiators. Dog fighting in many forms spread across the Roman Empire. During the 1500's the sport of Bull and Bear baiting was a major attraction across the British Isles. Any English dogs with the word 'Bull' in its name were originally used in Bull baiting. Dog fighting was another organized blood sport in which dogs were 'pitted' against each other in special arenas called dog pits. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was exported to the United States in 1817 and dog fighting became part of the American culture. Illegal dog fighting still takes place to the present day. List of Dog Fighting Breeds: The list of dog fighting breeds include the Akita Inu, Black Russian Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Boerboel, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Canary Dog (Presa Canario), Doberman Pinscher, Dogue De Bordeaux, English Mastiff, German Shepherd, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Wolfhound, Kangal Dog, Neapolitan Mastiff, Rottweiler, Russian Bear Dog, Shar Pei, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Mastiff and the Tosa Inu. Dog Fighting - Akita Inu: The big, responsive, alert, courageous Akita was used as a Hunter, in the military and as one of the dogs used in fights in Japan. Dog Fighting - The Black Russian Terrier: The big to giant sized, self-assured, brave Black Russian Terrier was used as a Watchdog, in the Military and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - The Bulldog: The medium sized, brave, aggressive Bulldog was used as a Watchdog and one of the Bull baiting dogs. Dog Fighting - The Boston Terrier: The small size, lively Boston Terrier was used as a Hunter and as one of the dogs used in fights.. Dog Fighting - The Boxer: The medium sized, eager, fearless, Boxer Dog was used as a Watchdog, Hunter and as one of the dogs used in fights.. Dog Fighting - The Bull Terrier: The medium sized, brave, active Bull Terrier was used as a Watchdog, Hunter and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - Boerboel: The big, dominant, self-assured Boerboel was used as a Watchdog, Herder and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - Bullmastiff: The big sized, courageous, powerful Bullmastiff was used as a Watchdog, Hunter and as one of the dogs used in fights.. Dog Fighting - Cane Corso: The big, powerful Cane Corso was used as a Watchdog, Hunter, Retriever and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - Presa Canario (Canary Dog): The big, dominant, strong willed, Presa Canario (Canary Dog) was used as a Watchdog and Fighter. Dog Fighting - The Doberman Pinscher: The medium sized, eager Doberman Pinscher was used as a Watchdog and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - Dogue De Bordeaux: The big, vigilant, courageous Dogue De Bordeaux was used as a Watchdog, Fighter and Hunter. Dog Fighting - English Mastiff: The giant sized, courageous, English Mastiff belongs was used as a Watchdog, Hunter and Fighter. Dog Fighting - The German Shepherd: The big, self-assured German Shepherd was used as a Watchdog, on farms and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - The Glen of Imaal Terrier: The medium sized, nimble, brave Glen of Imaal Terrier was used as a Hunter and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - The Irish Wolfhound: The giant size, regal Irish Wolfhound was used as a Hunter and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - Kangal Dogs: The big, alert, territorial Kangal Dog was used as a Farm Watchdog and as one of the dogs used in fights. Dog Fighting - Neapolitan Mastiff: The large to giant sized, fearless, dominant Neapolitan Mastiff was used as a Watchdog, Fighter and Hunter. Dog Fighting - The Rottweiler: The fearless, observant Rottweiler was used as a Watchdog, Herder, in the Military and as one of the dogs used in fights . Dog Fighting - Russian Bear Dogs: The big, strong, dominant Russian Bear Dog was used as a Watchdog, Guard Dog and Fighter Dog Fighting - The Shar Pei: The medium sized, independent Shar Pei was used as a Herder and Fighter. Dog Fighting - The Staffordshire Bull Terrier: The medium size, reliable, brave, lovable Staffordshire Bull Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dog Group (AKC:1974) and used as a Fighter and Hunter. Dog Fighting - Tibetan Mastiff: The big sized, strong willed Tibetan Mastiff was used as a Watchdog, Fighter and Hunter. Dog Fighting - Tosa Inu: The big, suspicious, courageous Tosa Inu was used as a Watchdog and as a Fighter. | 