The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent during the global pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, thereās plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup ā whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
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Thereās even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Corenās book āThe Intelligence of Dogsā ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One thing worth bearing in mind is that certain breeds cost more to buy than others ā with some breeds reaching prices of several thousand pounds.
So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that wonāt break the bank to purchase as puppies.
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1. Jack Russell Terrier
The cheeky and loving Jack Russell is perhaps the cheapest breed of puppy to buy - costing around Ā£700-Ā£1000.
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2. Patterdale Terrier
Another terrier takes second spot for most affordable pups. The low maintenance Patterdale Terrier tends to cost around Ā£900-Ā£1,200.
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3. Border Collie
The Border Collie is the world's most intelligent dogs and one of the cheapest - costing around Ā£900-Ā£1,300.
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4. Manchester Terrier
Coming in two sizes - toy and standard - expect to pay around Ā£1,000-Ā£1,500 for a Manchester Terrier.
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