Many of us have welcomed new puppies to our families over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels – around one-in-three UK households now contains at least one four-legged friend.
But the growing demand for some of the most popular breeds has seen prices rocket – meaning a dog will most likely cost you a great deal more today than it would just a few years ago.
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Research from the pet experts at Pets4Homes shows that the average puppy in the UK now costs around £2,000 – more than double the average price in 2019.
And some breeds will set you back thousands – particularly if they have a pedigree and a prestigious breeding history.
Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of dog in the UK.
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1. Tibetan Mastiff
If you want to welcome a mighty Tibetan Mastiff into your home don't expect much change out of £10,000 - they are the UK's most expensive dog. Bred to guard temples in their native Tibet, they look like adorable lions. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Samoyed
Hailing from Siberia, where they were used to pull sleds, a Samoyed puppy in the UK can cost up to £6,000. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. English Bulldog
A Kennel Club registered English Bulldog from good breeding stock should cost in the region of £5,000. Those adorable wrinkly faces are simply priceless though. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is one of the trndiest canines out there at the moment - challenging the Labrador for the title of the UK's most popular dog. Fashion comes at a price - around £4,500 at last count. Photo: Canva/Getty Images