\nGiant Crossbreed (45 -70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a0\u00a3325.59<\/td>\n | \u00a0\u00a3339.38<\/td>\n | \u00a0\u00a3889.61<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Finding – Owning a dog could cost more per month than the average rent in seven regions of the UK. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\nDetailed Data – See All the Costs of Owning a Dog<\/h2>\nGenerally, the cost of owning a dog can be broken down into two main categories \u2013 initial costs and ongoing costs.<\/p>\n Initial costs<\/u>\u00a0include purchasing the dog, vet costs, and buying essential products, such as food, bed, toys, etc.<\/p>\n Ongoing costs<\/u>\u00a0refer to the regular costs associated with owning a dog, like vet boosters, food, insurance, and so on.<\/p>\n The tables below show the list of individual items bought when owning a dog and the costs of each.<\/p>\n Initial Costs<\/h2>\nThe initial costs will vary depending on the dog\u2019s breed, the age of the dog, and also the quality of the products.<\/p>\n Generally speaking, dog owners can expect to pay anywhere from \u00a31,209.57 to \u00a312,661.50 in the first year of owning a dog.<\/p>\n Costs of the Puppy<\/h3>\n \n\n\nType of Dog Breed<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nPedigree Puppy<\/td>\n | \u00a3700.00<\/td>\n | \u00a31,300.00<\/td>\n | \u00a32,995.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCrossbreed Puppy<\/td>\n | \u00a350.00<\/td>\n | \u00a31,000.00<\/td>\n | \u00a32,800.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The price of pedigree and crossbreed dogs differ; this is due to most pedigree dogs being more expensive than dogs that are crossbred.<\/p>\n For example, the minimum cost of buying a crossbreed puppy can be as little as \u00a350, but a pedigree puppy would likely cost more than \u00a3700 at the cheapest price. This is a difference of \u00a3650.<\/p>\n This can change if the puppy is from a rescue organisation, such as Dog\u2019s Trust, or if it is an adult dog.<\/p>\n In the first year of owning a puppy, which is often one of the most expensive years, it could cost up to \u00a312,661.50. This first year includes the cost of the puppy, vaccinations, microchipping, neutering\/spaying, insurance, food and other essential products, such as a bed, collar, lead, toys, etc.<\/p>\n Insurance and Vet Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\nService<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nStarter Pack (including health check, initial vaccinations, microchipping, flea and worming treatment)<\/td>\n | \u00a375.00<\/td>\n | \u00a375.00<\/td>\n | \u00a375.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nNeutering\/Spaying<\/td>\n | \u00a3189.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3229.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3269.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nVaccination Booster<\/td>\n | \u00a352.00<\/td>\n | \u00a352.00<\/td>\n | \u00a352.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nInsurance<\/td>\n | \u00a3279.60<\/td>\n | \u00a3279.60<\/td>\n | \u00a3279.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Insurance for puppies is often slightly more expensive than it is for one-year-old dogs. A year\u2019s insurance for a puppy could see owners spend \u00a3279.60 on average. This, when coupled with neutering, initial vaccinations, microchipping, etc., could cost up to \u00a3678.<\/p>\n Other One-Off Initial Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nCollar<\/td>\n | \u00a33.00<\/td>\n | \u00a314.50<\/td>\n | \u00a334.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLead<\/td>\n | \u00a35.00<\/td>\n | \u00a326.00<\/td>\n | \u00a352.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHarness<\/td>\n | \u00a39.00<\/td>\n | \u00a324.00<\/td>\n | \u00a380.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCar Seatbelt\/Harness<\/td>\n | \u00a33.00<\/td>\n | \u00a329.00<\/td>\n | \u00a395.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBowl<\/td>\n | \u00a32.25<\/td>\n | \u00a319.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3169.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBed<\/td>\n | \u00a38.00<\/td>\n | \u00a380.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3225.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCrate\/Carrier<\/td>\n | \u00a318.00<\/td>\n | \u00a335.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3299.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBrush<\/td>\n | \u00a33.00<\/td>\n | \u00a310.00<\/td>\n | \u00a322.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nToy<\/td>\n | \u00a31.00<\/td>\n | \u00a319.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3130.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nToilet Training Items<\/td>\n | \u00a37.99<\/td>\n | \u00a314.99<\/td>\n | \u00a3155.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nOngoing Costs<\/h2>\nThe ongoing costs can also vary depending on the size and breed of the dog as well as the quality of the products bought.<\/p>\n Dog owners could spend between \u00a317,636.06 and \u00a3106,948.40 throughout their dogs\u2019 lives, according to data found by Household Pets.<\/p>\n After buying the dog in 2023, owners can expect to spend between \u00a3859.67 and \u00a38,482.90 the next year, in 2024. With inflation, this annual is predicted to rise year-on-year.<\/p>\n Cost to Feed a Dog<\/h3>\nFood is one of the most expensive aspects of the ongoing costs. Wet food for a full year could cost dog owners between \u00a3417.52 and \u00a35,798.81, depending on the size of the dog. For example, giant dogs could consume 950kg of wet dog food annually, which is the equivalent of two female highland cows.<\/p>\n Monthly Dry Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDog Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Pedigree (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a34.98<\/td>\n | \u00a325.45<\/td>\n | \u00a360.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Crossbreed (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a34.98<\/td>\n | \u00a325.45<\/td>\n | \u00a360.27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Pedigree (12-24kg |11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a313.60<\/td>\n | \u00a345.46<\/td>\n | \u00a3109.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Crossbreed (12-24kg | 11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a313.60<\/td>\n | \u00a345.46<\/td>\n | \u00a3109.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Pedigree (25-44kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a333.45<\/td>\n | \u00a372.38<\/td>\n | \u00a3177.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Crossbreed (25-44kg |10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a333.45<\/td>\n | \u00a372.38<\/td>\n | \u00a3177.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Pedigree (45-70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a337.96<\/td>\n | \u00a3100.08<\/td>\n | \u00a3227.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Crossbreed (45-70kg |10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a337.96<\/td>\n | \u00a3100.08<\/td>\n | \u00a3227.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nMonthly Wet Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDog Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Pedigree (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a334.79<\/td>\n | \u00a338.60<\/td>\n | \u00a362.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Crossbreed (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a334.79<\/td>\n | \u00a338.60<\/td>\n | \u00a362.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Pedigree (12-24kg | 11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a364.07<\/td>\n | \u00a353.60<\/td>\n | \u00a3226.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Crossbreed (12-24kg | 11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a364.07<\/td>\n | \u00a353.60<\/td>\n | \u00a3226.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Pedigree (25-44kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3153.64<\/td>\n | \u00a394.55<\/td>\n | \u00a3362.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Crossbreed (25-44kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3153.64<\/td>\n | \u00a394.55<\/td>\n | \u00a3362.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Pedigree (45-70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3222.05<\/td>\n | \u00a3133.74<\/td>\n | \u00a3483.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Crossbreed (45-70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3222.05<\/td>\n | \u00a3133.74<\/td>\n | \u00a3483.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tGiant dogs consume 950kg of food each year, the equivalent of two female highland cows. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\nLifetime Dry Food Costs<\/h4>\n \n\n\nDog Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Pedigree (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3747.41<\/td>\n | \u00a33,817.32<\/td>\n | \u00a39,040.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Crossbreed (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a3747.41<\/td>\n | \u00a33,817.32<\/td>\n | \u00a39,040.94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Pedigree (12-24kg |11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a31,876.44<\/td>\n | \u00a36,272.95<\/td>\n | \u00a315,131.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Crossbreed (12-24kg | 11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a31,876.44<\/td>\n | \u00a36,272.95<\/td>\n | \u00a315,131.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Pedigree (25-44kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a34,013.91<\/td>\n | \u00a38,685.85<\/td>\n | \u00a321,294.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Crossbreed (25-44kg |10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a34,013.91<\/td>\n | \u00a38,685.85<\/td>\n | \u00a321,294.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Pedigree (45-70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a34,555.67<\/td>\n | \u00a312,009.06<\/td>\n | \u00a327,257.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Crossbreed (45-70kg |10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a34,555.67<\/td>\n | \u00a312,009.06<\/td>\n | \u00a327,257.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nLifetime Wet Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\nDog Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nSmall Pedigree (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a35,218.95<\/td>\n | \u00a35,789.33<\/td>\n | \u00a39,367.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nSmall Crossbreed (5-11kg | 12.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a35,218.95<\/td>\n | \u00a35,789.33<\/td>\n | \u00a39,367.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Pedigree (12-24kg | 11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a38,841.85<\/td>\n | \u00a37,396.32<\/td>\n | \u00a331,228.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nMedium Crossbreed (12-24kg | 11.5 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a38,841.85<\/td>\n | \u00a37,396.32<\/td>\n | \u00a331,228.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Pedigree (25-44kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a318,437.18<\/td>\n | \u00a311,345.73<\/td>\n | \u00a343,491.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLarge Crossbreed (25-44kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a318,437.18<\/td>\n | \u00a311,345.73<\/td>\n | \u00a343,491.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Pedigree (45-70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a326,646.43<\/td>\n | \u00a316,048.23<\/td>\n | \u00a357,988.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nGiant Crossbreed (45-70kg | 10 years)<\/td>\n | \u00a326,646.43<\/td>\n | \u00a316,048.23<\/td>\n | \u00a357,988.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nCost of Insurance<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\nThroughout a dog\u2019s life, insurance costs could increase more than five times between the first puppy payment to the annual payment for a 13-year-old dog. As stated previously, a puppy can be insured for just \u00a3279.60, but a dog owner might pay as much as \u00a31,714.67 in 2036 when the dog is 13 years old.<\/p>\n Other Ongoing Costs<\/h3>\n \n\n\nItem<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\nTreats<\/td>\n | \u00a347.88<\/td>\n | \u00a3165.48<\/td>\n | \u00a3359.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPoo Bags<\/td>\n | \u00a315.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3126.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3258.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nShampoo<\/td>\n | \u00a34.00<\/td>\n | \u00a38.50<\/td>\n | \u00a324.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFlea, Tick, and Worm Treatment<\/td>\n | \u00a354.00<\/td>\n | \u00a394.00<\/td>\n | \u00a3132.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nFinal Words<\/h2>\nThere are costs of owning a dog that are not included in this report, including emergency vet fees, boarding kennels, dog walkers, or training classes.<\/p>\n Owning a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it is important to be aware of the financial commitments it entails.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Requests for Full Data<\/h2>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n The data across our\u00a0cost of pet ownership study<\/a>\u00a0took us hundreds of hours to research, analyse, filter and present the findings of. It is the most expansive and in-depth study into UK pet ownership costs anywhere online.<\/p>\nWe are willing to share the full raw data with interested parties, however this is by request only. Please email info@householdpets.co.uk to ask for a copy and we will get back to you.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How Much Does a Dog Cost? (Monthly and Lifetime) In 2023, Household Pets produces an in-depth overview on the cost of owning a dog throughout its lifetime and per month. The results are astonishing, showing that with forecasted inflation, dog owners will need to budget carefully and plan ahead for future costs. 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