More than 2,000 dogs were stolen last year, roughly the equivalent of six per day. American Bulldogs topped the list of the most stolen dogs in 2022.
with 177, followed by West Yorkshire with 130. Among the most frequently stolen breeds were American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and French Bulldogs.American Bulldogs top the list of the most stolen dogs in 2022, up by 350 per cent, and its number more than quadrupling from the previous year. Thieves targeted Staffordshire Bull Terriers, which saw a 610 per cent increase, and French Bulldogs, the theft of which rose by 31 per cent.
The Dogs Trust saw a 50 per cent increase in inquiries regarding dog rehoming between January 1 and October 31, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. "Only one crime reference number is assigned when this happens, so we believe the scale of the problem is likely to be much bigger." The West Midlands also saw a hike of 257 per cent, but West Yorkshire, Essex and Northumbria police forces all reported drops of around 35 per cent.Madeline Pike, veterinary nurse for Direct Line Pet Insurance, said:"We remain a nation of dog lovers. As more than a third of UK households own a dog, the opportunity for thieves is high, with six dogs stolen each day in 2022.
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