Having a pet is a popular choice for many, but before making the commitment to get your own it’s important to consider all of the financial costs involved across their lifetime and how much more you could be paying for certain breeds.
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Online discount code experts Savoo have analysed the total costs you can expect to pay to own one of the UK’s most popular breeds, analysing the cost to buy or adopt, along with food, insurance, grooming, toys and booster vaccine costs, as well as training classes, and bedding.
They also looked at the cost of cats, finding that your average feline costs a remarkable £23,077 over the course of its lifetime – surprisingly more expensive thasn the typical pooch that costs a relatively inexpensive £17,848 by the same metric.
And there’s a similar disparity between canine breeds, as these figures show.
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1. Rottweiler
A Rottweiler is liable to have a lifetime cost of £20,329 - a hefty £2,035 per year. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Bulldog
The Bulldog is the costliest popular breed of dog - with a lifetime cost of £24,207, or £20,958 if you adopt. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is the world's most popular dog and will cost their owner an average of £17,830 over its lifetime - or £17,088 if adopted. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Golden Retriever
Look to get an adorable Golden Retriever pup? Expect first year costs of £4,043 and a total lifetime cost of £20,004. Photo: Canva/Getty Images