United Kingdom
Pet Ownership Costs in UK National Average
Average across all UK regions. All costs below are adjusted to UK National Average local market rates (×1.25 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: GBP
£3,000
Small dog (first year)
£4,500
Medium dog (first year)
£6,000
Large dog (first year)
£2,625
Cat (first year)
Popular Dog Breeds in UK National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | £5,026 | £2,838 | £237 |
| Border Colliemedium | £5,026 | £2,838 | £237 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | £4,188 | £2,313 | £193 |
| French Bulldogsmall | £4,188 | £2,313 | £193 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | £6,001 | £3,438 | £287 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | £6,001 | £3,438 | £287 |
Popular Cat Breeds in UK National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | £2,875 | £1,750 | £146 |
| American Bobtail | £2,875 | £1,750 | £146 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | £2,875 | £1,750 | £146 |
| American Curl | £2,875 | £1,750 | £146 |
| American Curl Longhair | £2,875 | £1,750 | £146 |
| American Shorthair | £2,875 | £1,750 | £146 |