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Pet Ownership Costs in London
Greater London and the Home Counties. All costs below are adjusted to London local market rates (×1.35 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: GBP
£3,240
Small dog (first year)
£4,860
Medium dog (first year)
£6,480
Large dog (first year)
£2,835
Cat (first year)
Popular Dog Breeds in London
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | £5,428 | £3,065 | £255 |
| Border Colliemedium | £5,428 | £3,065 | £255 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | £4,523 | £2,498 | £208 |
| French Bulldogsmall | £4,523 | £2,498 | £208 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | £6,481 | £3,713 | £309 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | £6,481 | £3,713 | £309 |
Popular Cat Breeds in London
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | £3,105 | £1,890 | £158 |
| American Bobtail | £3,105 | £1,890 | £158 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | £3,105 | £1,890 | £158 |
| American Curl | £3,105 | £1,890 | £158 |
| American Curl Longhair | £3,105 | £1,890 | £158 |
| American Shorthair | £3,105 | £1,890 | £158 |