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Dog thefts are at a record high – what you can do to keep your pooch safe

Source: PA Wire

Dog thefts have been on the rise across the UK, according to latest police figures.

A total of 2,290 dogs were stolen last year, which is a 6% increase from 2022.

And since insurer Direct Line started tracking this data in 2015, only 16% of dogs were found and returned – the lowest it has been.

The data also found that English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and XL Bullies were the most

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