If there’s one thing for sure, we’re a nation of dog lovers, with not even the rising cost of living deterring us from purchasing and spending on our four-legged friends.
If you too are about to introduce a puppy to the family, then this is undoubtedly an exciting time, and one of the first considerations for many is finding cute puppy names!
After providing hundreds of thousands of dog insurance quotes and policies, we’ve crunched the numbers to bring you the most expensive and popular dog breeds in the UK!
What’s the most popular dog breed?
First up is the most popular dog breeds. While cross and mixed breeds are the most common, we explored the most popular pedigrees.
It was a lot closer for second and third, with The Cocker Spaniel coming in second place, narrowly ahead of the French Bulldog, which took third.
It was a lot closer for second and third, with The Cocker Spaniel coming in second place, narrowly ahead of the French Bulldog, which took third.
The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds
1. Labrador
2. Cocker Spaniel
3. French Bulldog
4. English Springer Spaniel
5. Golden Retriever
6. Dachshund
7. Miniature Schnauzer
8. Bulldog
9. Shih Tzu
10. Rottweiler
Most expensive dog breeds
We can provide a fascinating insight into the most expensive dog breeds based on the initial purchase price. While the Bulldog proved to be the eighth most popular breed, it tops our chart for the most expensive, with an average purchase price of £2,448! Taking second place was the Boxer (£1,886), just ahead of the French Bulldog (£1,869), which took third, rounding off our top 3.
Below are the top 10 most expensive dog breeds in the UK based on our data.
1. Bulldog (£2,448)
2. Boxer (£1,886)
3. French Bulldog (£1,869)
4. Miniature Dachshund (£1,767)
5. Cockapoo Cross (£1,742)
6. Golden Retriever (£1,700)
7. Pomeranian (£1,661)
8. Dachshund (£1,586)
9. Rottweiler (£1,581)
10. Dogue De Bordeaux (£1,561)
Thinking of buying or adopting a dog?
If you are thinking of buying a dog for the first time, always do your research first, and don’t get petfished. The ‘Petfished campaign’ is an initiative led by the UK Government which includes helpful guides in addition to our own Adopting & Buying tips. The Government led campaign provides helpful guides to ensure that you are not caught out.
Remember, if you are buying a puppy, then puppy proof your home even before choosing a puppy name. You’ll thank us later!
Finally, don’t forget dog cover or puppy insurance, we know your pooch is unique, and that’s why we tailor policies specifically for your dog and its breed.
