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The fact that dogs need to "lock up" to become pregnant does not vary from breed to breed. They all need to even Labs.
If they don't lock, you don't have them in the right order.
Lockjaw, or tetanus, is a condition that can occur in dogs, but it is not specific to any breed. It is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani and affects the nervous system, leading to muscle stiffness and spasms. Vaccination can prevent tetanus in dogs.
No dog has the ability to lock their jaw when biting. “Lock jaw” is a medical condition where ANY dogs mouth can lock when opening wide. It is not breed specific.
Dogs can stay stuck together after mating for around 5-30 minutes due to a phenomenon called a "tie" or "copulatory lock." This is a natural process that helps ensure successful fertilization. It is important to let the dogs remain calm and not try to forcibly separate them during this time.
There was no Nixon lock and load order.
There are no dogs with jaws that actually lock. That is a myth. Some dogs such as Staffordshire & Pit Bull terriers do have extremely strong bites though and can be almost impossible to break, which is where the myth originated.
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Dogs become stuck together during mating due to a biological process called a "tie" or "copulatory lock." This occurs when the male's penis swells inside the female's vagina, creating a physical connection that helps ensure successful fertilization. The tie can last anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on the individual dogs.
You don't. They'll separate naturally.
No, French Bordeaux dogs cannot lock their jaws. This misconception often arises from the strong bite and powerful jaw structure of certain breeds, but anatomically, no dog can truly lock their jaws. Bordeaux dogs, like all breeds, have a typical range of motion in their jaws that allows them to bite and hold, but not to lock.