Yorkshire Terrier Tops AKC List Of Most Stolen Dogs
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - The number of dogs stolen in 2018 dropped 20% from the year before, with Yorkshire Terrier once again leading the American Kennel Club list.
The AKC does a yearly theft report. In 2018 it found 437 dogs were stolen, down 108 from 2017.
Top AKC-Recognized Breeds Stolen 2018
- Yorkshire Terrier
- French Bulldog
- Shih Tzu
- Chihuahua
- Pomeranian
- Siberian Husky
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Top AKC-Recognized Breeds Stolen 2017
- Yorkshire Terrier
- German Shepherd Dog
- Chihuahua
- Shih Tzu
- Siberian Husky
- Bulldog
Top AKC-Recognized Breeds Stolen 2016
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Chihuahua
- Bulldog
- Pomeranian
- Shih Tzu
- German Shepherd Dog
Pit bulls and pit bull mixes also rank as one of the most stolen dogs.
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The AKC recommends dog owners do what they can to protect their pets, including not leaving them in the car, or tied up outside of a store or restaurant. They also recommend making sure your dog is microchipped and the information is up to date. Owners of high-value dogs are also advised not to post where they live, places they frequent, or how much they paid for their dogs.