We need dog licences, priced high enough to make them prohibitive to the types of people that are buying these “status” dogs at the moment.

There should be a registered owner who must be over 18 and able to prove they have the time, money and knowledge to be able to take care of the breed.

Luke, London, UK

This has been on the rise dramatically for years in Bradford between gangs of young Asian men. Nowadays I literally see at least one young man walking one of these so-called 'fighting dogs' every day - compared to hardly at all 5 or 6 years ago.

It disgusts me and something should be done.

Andy, Ilkley, UK

Breed bans do not work but only seek to punish responsible owners of those perceived 'dangerous' dogs. There has not been any evidence to prove that one breed is any more dangerous than another, but reports show that any dog in the hands of irresponsible dog owners can be aggressive. Ban bad owners!

Faith, Seattle, USA

It is time that the police clamped down on youths who go out with dogs UNmuzzled thinking that they are above the law. WHEN are the police going to actually enforce the law ?.

Kevin, Woking, Surrey

the reports all seen, show the staffordshire bull terrior as being a dangerous breed, however i have one of those dogs since i was born, and he is anything but agressive. he is exciteable but not agressive, and this is because we have not encouraged him to be agressive. it is totally an owners fault

Taylor, Hertfordshire, england

I look forward to a time when Bichon Frisés are the fashionable "gang" dogs. There would be no more fighting, as everyone would be too busy cooing. at the little chaps

LF, London, England

Each time the RSPCA is given publicity for this nonsense they are going to get more phone calls from people who hate their neighbours. Same for the kids who read the RSPCA claims that tough guys fight dogs. The RSPCA have created this situation with their fantasies and increased animal suffering.

Nick, Birmingham,

Put down the youths that are doing this.
If that`s not possible,then a ban on dog ownership for life(ANY DOG BREED/TYPE)
Throw the book at the humans and rehome the dogs after temperament testing.
These are wonderful dogs in good responsible homes.
Worldwide responsible owners are paying for this.

MG, Kingston, Canada