The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the most sought-after breed, with thieves taking six Staffies in Burnley and two in Pendle in the past three years, a police FOI reveals.
Our photo gallery details how many of each breed were targeted from 2019 to 2021, and the area from which they were were taken:
. Whippet
One Whippet was stolen in the Ribble Valley and one Whippet Mix was stolen in Burnley.
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. Spaniel
One Spaniel was stolen from Burnley.
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. Patterdale
One Patterdale was stolen from Burnley.
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
1. Whippet
One Whippet was stolen in the Ribble Valley and one Whippet Mix was stolen in Burnley.
(Photo credit should read OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
2. Spaniel
One Spaniel was stolen from Burnley.
(Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: OLI SCARFF
3. Patterdale
One Patterdale was stolen from Burnley.
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong
4. Pug
The following Pugs were stolen:
One in Burnley;
One in Pendle.
(Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: JOSH EDELSON