A pair of aggressive dogs were spotted prowling around a Dublin estate after attacking pets.
The two animals were seen roaming around the Kiltipper Road area of Tallaght over the weekend.
A photo of the pair was shared online by concerned local residents, Dublin Live reports.
A member of a neighbourhood watch page on Facebook said on Saturday that their dog had been attacked by two dogs of a similar colour.
They said: "I’m in the Killinarden area (they) savagely attacked my dog tonight. My dad had to pull them off him; he’s okay just very shook up."
The dogs appear to be large Akita dogs, the same breed that brutally killed a tiny terrier in Saggart late last year.
Japanese Akitas are large dogs that are restricted in Ireland. They were originally bred as fighting dogs and are known to be aggressive towards other dogs, especially those of the same sex.
Locals have been in contact with their local dog wardens, who have advised those concerned to call their number straight away if they spot the aggressive dogs.
