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They really do not have a lock or get locked. their jaws are so powerfull to hold unto the bite.

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14y ago

No they dont i got bite by a pitbull and i jus yank my hand out

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12y ago

Yes they do, they get locked jaw when they go to bite down on something.

I have had experience cause i own a blue nosed pit bull

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No, they don't. They just hold on tight.

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No dog have that mechanism.

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yes

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Q: Do American pit bull terrier jaws lock?
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