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: July 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 | £4,956 | £2,831 | £236 |
| Border Colliemedium | £5,882 | £3,313 | £276 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | £5,963 | £3,344 | £279 |
| French Bulldogsmall | £5,350 | £2,706 | £226 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | £6,813 | £3,663 | £305 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | £6,307 | £3,294 | £275 |
Popular Cat Breeds in UK National Average
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | £3,113 | £1,719 | £143 |
| American Bobtail | £2,888 | £1,763 | £147 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | £2,837 | £1,706 | £142 |
| American Curl | £2,762 | £1,656 | £138 |
| American Curl Longhair | £3,269 | £2,150 | £179 |
| American Shorthair | £2,994 | £1,869 | £156 |