Dog flights are more and more numerous, and certain breeds are more targeted than others. Faced with this situation, some simple tips allow you to better protect your doggie.
The case caused a stir: on February 25, 2025, a 3 -year -old German shepherd dog was removed in the middle of the agricultural show. Its value is estimated between 25,000 and 30,000 euros. If it was finally found healthy and saved a few days later, this news item is concerned about people who have a dog. Especially since, in recent years, we seem to observe an upsurge in breed dog flights, because they can resell very expensive or be used for reproduction. There are no official figures, but the I-CAD, which manages the national pet identification file, indicates to Thank you for the info that around 400 dog flights are declared every year in France. And, beware, this only includes the flights of identified animals that have been reported to the I-CAD.
Rache dogs are particularly targeted by thugs, and certain breeds are more targeted than others. According to the I-CAD data transmitted to The dispatch In 2023, the most stolen breeds were the German Shepherd, the Spitz, the Belgian Shepherd, the Bull-Terrier and the Chihuahua. Santévet evokes the German dwarf Spitz, the American Bully, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the Chihuahua and the French Bulldog.
In order not to be robbed of his dog, several prevention gestures are to be set up, and the first is to respect the obligation to have it identified (and not to forget to modify his contact details with the I-CAD in the event of a change). You should never leave it unattended in the garden (do not leave it outside in your absence), in your vehicle or in front of a business. At home, if the doggie sleeps in a box or a kennel, it should be secured and install a surveillance camera. During outings, it is advisable to hold the dog on a leash or on the lanyard and never to lose sight of it, and make sure during his learning that he masters the recall well.
Also, to avoid being spotted by malicious people, remember to vary your walks for walks, and your schedules if you have the possibility. If a person approaches you, stay discreet by answering their questions, especially about the origins and purchase price of your dog, and always say that it is sterilized in order to avoid flights for reproduction (really sterilizing it decreases the risks). If the interlocutor seems strange to you, shorten the conversation and keep the animal as close to you as possible, including in your arms if its size allows, in order to avoid a snatch. Finally, do not contribute to traffic by buying a dog on the internet. Recall that online sale of animals is prohibited for individuals.
