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Rising dog care costs drive pet insurance need
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02 March 2006 Rising dog care costs drive pet insurance need
As a nation of animal lovers, keeping dogs as pets costs the country £145 billion, according to a new report. Churchill's Annual Cost of a Dog Report also revealed that the average cost of owning a dog now totals over £22,000 in its lifetime - more than a Mercedes Benz C Class and a year's average salary.
Responsibilities such as feeding, grooming and veterinary visits are driving more people to purchase dog insurance in an attempt to keep down the spiralling costs.
The breed of dog owned could also have a massive impact on people's finances as Great Danes costs roughly £32,810 in their lifetime, almost £15,000 more than the average spent on Jack Russells.
Mike Ketteringham, head of Churchill Pet Insurance, advised: "There are significant differences between the costs of different dog breeds and it is important people take this into account as one of the factors when choosing their new pet."
Although dog owners responding to the survey claimed that stray hairs and unpleasant smells were just some of the downsides to dog ownership, 68 per cent said this was outweighed by the companionship and unconditional love that they receive from their dog.
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