Sadly the last few years have seen dog theft become and increasingly common crime.Sadly the last few years have seen dog theft become and increasingly common crime.
Sadly the last few years have seen dog theft become and increasingly common crime.

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Dogs are now more popular than ever – and more expensive – meaning that sadly criminals are targeting family pets for profit.

UK Kennel Club figures show that dog ownership soared during the global pandemic and the associated lockdowns, and have shown little sign of letting up – with around a third of households owning at least one dog.

Puppy prices have increased in line with demand, meaning that dogs are now more expensive than they have ever been – and thieves are increasingly looking to make a profit by taking dogs and selling them online.

Security company ADT has compiled a Pet Theft Report using reports of dog thefts to police forces across the UK to see what pups are most commonly taken.

And to give you an idea of why the thieves are snatching dogs, we’ve also looked at the average price for each breed, according to the experts at pets4homes.

Here are the 11 most stolen dogs and what they typically cost.

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