The 11 most stolen dog breeds in Lancashire, including American Bully XLs - is your pet at risk?

Freedom of Information figures collated by National World’s data team show that French Bulldogs were the most stolen breed in 2021/22 in Lancashire – with at least 14 being taken.

Five American bulldogs were on the list, as well as four staffies, three chihuahuas and three Jack Russells.

In total, 130 dogs were stolen in 2021 in Lancashire, and 106 were stolen in 2022 – a total of 236.

Of those, 194 dogs were not registered as a particular breed.

Click on the pages below to see the other breeds most targetted in Lancashire.

An RSPCA spokesperson said: “We’d urge all dog owners to take extra precautions to protect their pooches from thieves by neutering their pets, ensuring they are microchipped with up-to-date contact details registered and ensuring they wear a collar with contact details embroidered or an engraved ID tag. “We’d also advise that owners never leave their pets tied up outside shops or alone in cars, ensure their gardens are secure with gates locked, and ensure their pet has a good recall and doesn’t stray too far when off-lead on walks.”