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    Dog thefts on the rise – how to prevent your pooch being pinched

    by By Yolanthe Fawehinmi Mar 07, 2024 3 minutes

    Dog thefts have been on the rise across the UK and pet owners have been encouraged to only buy from reputable breeders.

    According to police figures, 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 Bulldogs, Bulldogs and XL Bullies were the most popular breeds to be stolen.

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