Estimated annual cost of owning a dog in the UK 2022, by expense type

Owning a dog cost an estimated 1,875 British pounds a year in the UK as of January 2022. Two weeks of boarding was estimated to cost 450 British pounds per year, making up the largest share of total dog expenditure.

Expenditure on pets

The annual expenditure on pets in the UK has generally been increasing since 2005. As of 2021, expenditure exceeded 9.66 billion British pounds, marking an increase of about 175 percent during this time period. Consumers between 30 and 49 years of age spend the most weekly compared to other age groups, spending an average of 8.5 British pounds per week on pet food and other pet products.

Rise in dog registrations in the UK

Dog population in the UK surged in 2021. Since 2010, the dog population has been at about 8.6 million, on average. In 2021, however, the population grew by over 40 percent, reaching about 12 million dogs. The top dog breeds in the UK are Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs, and Cocker Spaniels according to dog registrations that year.