RSPCA Video - Status dogs: weapon of choice? WARNING: Contains graphic images

Dogs used as weapons are becoming increasingly popular in urban gangs. They are used to intimidate, fight or attack other animals and people. They can suffer terrible injuries through fighting and other cruelty.

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[wolfenklaue]

I hope that the UK reverses its legislation that bans "Pit Bull type" dogs - It is the responsibility of humans to ensure that dogs are raised right. All breed-bans do is prevent good dog owners from rescuing Pit Bulls, because people who mistreat and abuse the dogs and use them for fighting will own them regardless of the law. Pit Bulls have been renowned through the history of the breed for being gentle, loyal, and loving pets - and it is this loyalty that dogfighters and gang members abuse.

[cyphersbird]

Horrendous....I have a staffy which is apparently a "status" dog, which is adorable, great with humans and dogs alike, I can only imagine the treatment those dogs suffer to make them aggressive like this. Those little shits in the park kicking their dogs need some of the same treatment in return. I hope any legislation doesnt end up penalising those of us that love our staffs and are responsible, caring dog owners.

[electrogeek77]

@lightingfuz123 Why, to protect yourself when his tail wags while licking you to death?

[lightingfuz123]

you nead to keep a gun in the house when you have a dog like that one

[asubjectiveopinion]

So, if a middle class family own one of these dogs does it stop being dangerous?

[themanitasdeplomo]

They should ban those thugs from owning these types of dogs, I know a few people with staffies that are great! It's how you raise the animals, and these thugs know nothing about dogs or how to raise them, and do not teach these dogs the important skills for it to be a happy animal, for both itself and its environment...

[middy444]

Makes me sick :( wish I could throw these bastards in jail and throw away the key. My dog is a 'status dog' and the sweetest in the world. He's even scared of my rabbits.

[MrBurnTec]

its not the dogs it how you treat the dogs 

[MegaPuffle]

Dogs, or any other types of animal, shouldn't be used as status symbols or 'fashion accessories' =(

[louise2406]

@EvilLoony yep sorry was being treated, he had to be put down earlier this year

[EvilLoony]

@titanmac87 are you in the UK? I have friend sin america with pitties who are marvelous loyal intelligent but friendly. its pretty strange for you to have 4 dogs all out together?

My dog, although his stereotype isnt as bad, is a poodle, and to be hoenst, people are ignorant about him. its just peoples stupidity and reading wrong thing sin the papers that do this

[EvilLoony]

@louise2406 akita you mean?