Man at centre of illegal dog fighting ring is jailed

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Vicious sport banned since 1835 DOG fighting was banned in 1835 but, like cock fighting and badger baiting, it is still going on today. Two dogs are put together in a "pit" to fight and they cannot escape or stop - as they could in the wild - when one proves it is dominant. Their aggression is increased by their owners giving them drugs and the animals can tear each other to pieces. Typically, between five and 30 people watch a fight and up to £1,000 can be bet on the outcome. The serious injuries suffered by the dogs are often treated by the owners because if they took them to a vet suspicions would be aroused. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT Fighting dogs are usually trained from a very early age and their fighting careers can last from around the age of three months to age seven. Blood-stained sticks, used to prise apart the animals' jaws, chewed tyres and treadmills can be indicators of dog fighting, and the RSPCA says anyone who hears or suspects it is going on should contact them. homakhaleeli@liverpoolecho.co.uk

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