Bear baiting was the indoor sport of the dogs being set upon the claw less and toothless bear. Bit harsh!

The cost in 16th century bear baiting cost is 4-10 Shillings

Bear Baiting was a popular sport (if you can call it that) long before Shakespeare was born. Henry VIII was a fan.

The term is "bear baiting," to use a bear as bait for dogs to attack and kill it. Bears and dogs were maimed and killed in the ensuing fight. It was considered a sport in many countries but is now illegal in most countries.

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