Inside Iraqi Kurdistan’s Bloody Dogfighting Scene

Dog fighting may have been outlawed in most parts of the world, but in the north of Iraq it’s flourishing. Every week, large crowds gather to watch the country’s top canine gladiators. On Facebook, the fights are streamed across the region and victorious dogs are traded for tens of thousands of dollars. VICE News follows one of the country’s top dog trainers as he prepares to take to the ring. Watch more like this: Meet the Young Protesters Who Ousted Iraq’s Government https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PchxtI87j9I This Exorcist Is a Social Media Star in Iraq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbT7qsTsk_c Dog Fighting Is Italian Mobsters' Not So Guilty Pleasure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5QsizlL2PA Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: https://bit.ly/2HR9kGq Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://bit.ly/36oafb0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: https://bit.ly/33xksQy Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VvVaxT More videos from the VICE network: https://bit.ly/3fWNVrZ #VICENews #News