Afghan men watch the weekly dogfights in Kabul. Dogfighting is a popular pastime among Afghans during the winter season, and public matches are held every Friday, the official weekly holiday in Afghanistan. (Dar Yasin / Associated Press)
Afghans cheer their favored dog on the outskirts of Kabul. (Gemunu Amarasinghe / Associated Press)
Two men hold on to their dog before a match. (Mustafa Quraishi / Associated Press)