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Pet Ownership Costs in London
Greater London and the Home Counties. All costs below are adjusted to London local market rates (×1.35 multiplier vs US baseline).
Last updated: June 2026 · Currency: GBP
£3,240
Small dog (first year)
£4,860
Medium dog (first year)
£6,480
Large dog (first year)
£2,835
Cat (first year)
Popular Dog Breeds in London
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaglemedium | £5,353 | £3,058 | £255 |
| Border Colliemedium | £6,352 | £3,578 | £298 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spanielsmall | £6,439 | £3,611 | £301 |
| French Bulldogsmall | £5,778 | £2,923 | £244 |
| Golden Retrieverlarge | £7,358 | £3,956 | £330 |
| Labrador Retrieverlarge | £6,811 | £3,557 | £296 |
Popular Cat Breeds in London
| Breed | First Year | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | £3,361 | £1,856 | £155 |
| American Bobtail | £3,119 | £1,904 | £159 |
| American Bobtail Shorthair | £3,065 | £1,843 | £154 |
| American Curl | £2,984 | £1,789 | £149 |
| American Curl Longhair | £3,530 | £2,322 | £194 |
| American Shorthair | £3,233 | £2,018 | £168 |