Many of us welcomed new puppies into our families during lockdown in 2020, as the Kennel Club saw the number of dog owners jump almost 8% to around 250,000.
But growing demand for some of the most popular breeds has driven prices up, meaning a dog will likely cost you a lot more today than it did 18 months ago.
Research from pet retailer Pets at Home shows the average puppy in the UK cost £1,875 in 2020, more than double the average price in 2019.
And some breeds will cost you almost £3,000 on average.
Here are the 10 most expensive dog breeds in the UK.
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The English Bulldog is the UK’s most expensive dog, with puppies selling for an average of £2,995.
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The Cavapoo – a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a poodle – is second when it comes to expensive dog breeds, with an average price of £2,949.
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The third most expensive pup is the cute Miniature Dachshund, with an average price of £2,537.
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The fashionable and popular Cockapoo – a dog crossed between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle – is the second most expensive, with an average price of £2,471.
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