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There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of locking mechanism in pits jaws its just a myth ...however i do use spring pole to train their jaws grips . . i can tell you from experience. it does not depend on the breed at all. it depends on the dog itself and nothing else. one of the biggest scoring factors in this sport is the full and firm grip of the bite. the theory that a "pit bulls" jaws lock are incorrect. what it is, is that the dog has been conditioned and trained to have a full and firm grip on its target. this can be accomplished by many training sessions using a puppy tug or a bite sleeve or a spring pole. the concept is to agitate the dog to the point where he/she learns that the only way they will keep the "prey" is to have a full and firm grip. i've tested the theory of pits and with many dogs of the other breeds. for their size and stature, they sure have a good bite with a good amount of pressure behind it.
Thanks buddy for this eye opening answer. I was glad to have this myth clarified.