Note the massive size of the skull in each dog and the prominence of the masseter or cheek muscles. Most dogs in the top 10 highest bite forces belong to the Mastiff family like this American Bandogge or this Cane Corso. It is easy to visualize if you know the breeds that tend to have the strongest bites. The most important contributing characteristics to a dog’s bite force are the size and width of its skull and motivation.Ī dog’s skull tells you the size of the muscles responsible for closing the jaws and their distances from the joint’s axis of rotation. Which qualities are relevant in a dog’s bite force? Pit Bulls were a breed that saw their legendary status as bloodthirsty attack dogs skyrocket with claims to a bite force of over 1,000 PSI. However, mathematical errors in a few of the conversions ended up as overblown bite forces for certain breeds of dogs. PSI stands for pounds per square inch and is used for many values besides bite force, including water pressure. A Newton can be difficult to visualize, so most people who talk about bite force express it in PSI units. Newton means the amount of force to accelerate a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of mass one meter (1.1 yards) per second. Scientists use the unit Newton to reference bite force. While both models have proven accurate and within five percent of live measurements, the two-dimensional estimate is inaccurate in determining which muscle groups contribute how much force to the bite.
These forecast values use measured values applied to two- or three-dimensional models. Other ways to determine bite forces that are especially beneficial for wild and extinct animals involve lever predictions. Experts can digitally measure the pressure of dog bites in vivo.Īnother method involves hooking electrodes to the upper jaw muscles of anesthetized dogs. However, scientists have managed to come up with an instrument to measure the bite force in dogs involving transducers. You cannot do that with a dog, let alone a wild animal. You can tell a person to bite on an object and sustain it long enough to slide in equipment and take measurements. Measuring any animal’s bite force is challenging. Finally, we discuss how common breeds compare and where the Cane Corso fits in. We then delve into the strongest bites in animals of the world for comparison and perspective.
We briefly discuss the science behind jaw strength estimates and measurements. The Corso’s combination of skull size and jaw structure gives it tremendous power and grip in its bite. Would it surprise you to learn that a Pit Bull cannot even bite as hard as a German Shepherd?Ĭan you believe that the bite force of a Cane Corso is almost three times that of a Pit Bull? At over 700 PSI, the Cane Corso bite force is among the top three in the canine world. “It can lock its jaws like a steel trap and must have the highest bite force of any dog,” says the voice of public opinion. Topping most dangerous dog lists and appearing in the media seemingly every week, the Pit Bull Terrier certainly has a terrifying reputation. If you asked a roomful of strangers which dog breed has the strongest bite, how many do you think would say, Pit Bull? Stand aside, Pit Bull: Comparing Dog Breeds.
How does Cane Corso’s bite force compare to other animals?.Which qualities are relevant in a dog’s bite force?.
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