Bite Force of Working Dogs

Working dogs such as the Belgian Malinois are often trained to bite for protection & criminal interdiction.

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Bite force is generated by different parts of the dog's jaw structure.

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The size of the dog's body, skull & jaw all influence this.

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Where the dog engages also affects the power behind the bite.

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If the back molars are able to engage rather than the front teeth, the bite will be significantly stronger in force.

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Bite force is typically measured in PSI (pounds per square inch).

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Studies have been done in both alive & deceased dogs to understand the avg. bite force.

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Using a bite sleeve fitted with sensors, researchers were able to determine the avg. bite force of a Belgian Malinois.

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Swipe up to find out how hard they bite!

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