The stunning variety of thefts of pet dogs has actually reached an all-time high over the previous 2 years as costs rose due to increased need for puppies.
Contrast website money.co.uk have actually exposed which kinds of pet dogs had actually been targeted by burglars most over the last 5 years, with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier the most likely to be taken.
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Safeguard your dog from theft by guaranteeing it is microchipped, being alert when out and about, keeping your garden safe and secure, taking care about who can see photos published on social networks, and securing appropriate animal insurance coverage (that will cover marketing expenses if your animal goes missing out on). Here are the types at a lot of threat of being taken.
1. Chihuahua
The Chihuahua’s small size maybe makes it a simple target for bad guys – with 163 taken in the last 5 years.
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2. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Among the most popular dog types in the UK, 367 Staffordshire Bull Terriers have actually been taken in the in 2015.
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3. French Bulldog
The French Bulldog has actually risen in appeal recently and is a preferred with burglars too – 149 of them have actually been drawn from their owners.
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4. Pug
Finishing the leading 5 of the most taken pet dogs is the pug, with 97 taken in the last 5 years.
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