Pets theft is increasing year after year. The American Kennel Club reported a 40 percent increase in 2011 and a 70 percent increased in 2012. “Pet flipping” is such a common problem nowadays in the USA. Dog thieves steal dogs, and resell them again for a stack of dollars. If you see your dog breed in the list below, then you should take extra care for your little buddy! Protect them from any possible danger!
1- The Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier is the most stolen breed of dog in America, according to the American Kennel Club. They are a very-well known dog breed, therefore many people want to have them. Who want a Yorkshire Terrier are willing to pay a lot of money for it!
2- Pomeranian
In November, pet thieves stole four Pomeranian puppies from a pet store in Chubbuck, Idaho. The Chubbuck puppies were worth $1,400 combined. So you better take good care of your Pomeranian!
Last November, in the same week during which the Pomeranian puppies were stolen in Idaho, a thief stole three Maltese puppies in Missouri in two incidents over two days.
4- Boston Terrier
They are small, full of energy, intelligent, and make a great company! Such good qualities for all dog lover, but sadly a perfect target for dognappers also!
A couple of month ago, an alleged pet flipper stole 15 puppies and one adult dog in Miami. All of the dogs were French Bulldogs. The are an expensive dog breed.
6-“They’re probably the top dog to be stolen in cities now,” said Jayne Hayes of online lost-pet database Dog Lost. “It’s quite easy to pick them up and put them in your pocket.”
Mostly pure breed dogs are on the top ten stolen list. However this mixed dog breed Labradoodle is highly valued by people, and of course dognappers too!
8- Pit-Bull
People love them, and looks like thieves value them also.
Not easy to steal, but they are worth the risk for dog thieves because people are willing to pay top dollars for these beauties!
10- Labrador Retriever
Because in the end who doesn’t love a Labrador Retriever?
Source: MomMe