Thieves targeted six Staffies in Burnley and two in Pendle in the past three years, a police FOI reveals.
There was a total of 41 dog thefts of various breeds in the area over the same time period, with 50 dogs being taken from their families.
The highest number of dogs stolen in one crime was eight puppies.
Here are 10 of the mostly commonly stolen breeds, including how many and the area they were were taken from:
1. Mastiff
The following were stolen: One Bullmastiff in Pendle; One American Bullmastiff in Pendle; One English Mastiff in the Ribble Valley; One Old English Mastiff in the Ribble Valley; One French Bullmastiff in Burnley. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY
2. French Bulldog
The following French Bulldogs were stolen: One in Burnley; Two in the Ribble Valley. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Photo: Jamie McCarthy
3. Bull Terrier
Six Staffordshire Bull Terriers were stolen in Burnley, as were two in Pendle. One American Bull Terrier was stolen in Pendle. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) Photo: Brad Barket
4. Border Collie
One Collie Cross was stolen in Burnley. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Photo: Bruce Bennett