UK's most expensive dog breeds revealed from Bull Dogs to Golden Retrievers - Full list

As a country, we can't get enough of our pets and would do just about anything for them - no matter what size or shape they come in. 

But between vet costs, food, insurance and general upkeep, our favourite furry friends can cost an absolute fortune.

In fact, according to the marketing service Savoo's research, your waggy-tailed pal could cost you as much as £25,000 over their lifetime.

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Ed Fleming, Managing Director at Savoo, comments: “Overall, owning a pet can be very expensive, therefore it’s imperative that we keep in mind all potential costs before owning one of our own."

Mr Fleming continued: "Savoo has plenty of voucher options available to help cut the costs of keeping a pet, including deals on pet food, supplies and even pet insurance to help animal lovers look after their beloved pets in the best way possible, without breaking the bank.”

Most expensive dog breeds to own in 2022 revealed

Bulldog. Credit: Canva

1. Bulldog

Lifetime cost to buy: £24,207

Lifetime cost to adopt: £20,958

Average yearly cost: £1619

Average monthly cost: £135

2. Rottweiler

Lifetime cost to buy: £20,329

Lifetime cost to adopt: £19,394

Average yearly cost: £2035

Average monthly cost: £170

3. Golden Retriever

Lifetime cost to buy: £20,004

Lifetime cost to adopt: £19,059

Average yearly cost: £1591

Average monthly cost: £133

Golden Retriever. Credit: Canva

4. Poodle

Lifetime cost to buy: £19,233

Lifetime cost to adopt: £18,568

Average yearly cost: £1457

Average monthly cost:£121

5. Labrador Retriever

Lifetime cost to buy: £17,830

Lifetime cost to adopt:£17,088

Average yearly cost: £1452

Average monthly cost: £121

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6. French Bulldog

Lifetime cost to buy: £17,589

Lifetime cost to adopt: £15,466

Average yearly cost: £1407

Average monthly cost: £117

Dachshund. Credit: Canva

7. Pointer (German Shorthaired)

Lifetime cost to buy: £16,547 

Lifetime cost to adopt: £15,722

Average yearly cost: £1045

Average monthly cost: £87

8. Dachshund

Lifetime cost to buy: £14,749

Lifetime cost to adopt: £14,139

Average yearly cost: £854

Average monthly cost: £71

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9. Beagle

Lifetime cost to buy: £14,175

Lifetime cost to adopt: £13,499

Average yearly cost: £840

Average monthly cost: £70

10. German Shepherd

Lifetime cost to buy: £13,811

Lifetime cost to adopt: £13,012

Average yearly cost: £1092

Average monthly cost: £91