There’s no getting around the fact that dogs are expensive to own and look after, but fortunately, some breeds tend to be cheaper than others when it comes to their yearly costs.

If you’ve read the article on Dog Ownership- the long term costs, you’ll know about the study that Admiral Pet Insurance took out. If you haven’t, check out the link below to see some of the background on these statistics and for more information on working out how much a potential pet will cost you.

Admiral published the below list based on the cost of dog food, pet insurance, a pet plan at the vets, grooming (lowest number of times a year for breed), one day a week dog walker and two days a week doggy day care.

2. JACK RUSSELL

Yearly Cost: £3544.00
Monthly Cost: £295.33
Life Span 13-16 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£46,072 - £56,704

3. PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER

Yearly Cost: £3,549.17
Monthly Cost: £295.77
Life Span 13-15 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£46,139.21 - £53,237.55

4. POMERANIAN

Yearly Cost: £3,637.44
Monthly Cost: £303.12
Life Span 12-16 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£43,657.56 - £58,210.08

5. WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER

Yearly Cost: £3,638.13
Monthly Cost: £303.20
Life Span 12-16 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£43,659.60 - £58,212.80

6. COCKAPOO

Yearly Cost: £3641.96
Monthly Cost: £303.50
Life Span 12-15 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£43,703.52 - £54,629.40

7. CHIHUAHUA

Yearly Cost: £3,643.06
Monthly Cost: £303.59
Life Span 12-20 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£43,716.72 - £72,861.20

8. CAVAPOO

Yearly Cost: £3,648.39
Monthly Cost: £304.04
Life Span 13-18 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£47,429.07 - £65,671.02

9. CAVACHON

Yearly Cost: £3,656.92
Monthly Cost: £304.75
Life Span 10-15 years
Total Lifetime cost (not taking into account inflation)
£36,569.20 - £54,853.80

10. PATTERDALE