Britain’s most pampered canines revealed with house owners spending extra on them than different breeds
Britain’s most pampered dogs have been named with their owners willing to splash out more than £130 a month on their upkeep
The cockapoo has been crowned Britain’s most pampered pooch – with owners typically forking out £134 per month feeding their trendy pet.
A study found the fashionable Cocker Spaniel-Poodle cross was one of five breeds that cost pet parents well over £100 a month to nourish.
Golden Retriever owners splurge an average of £115 per month feeding their mutt, while the monthly food bill for a Labrador is £112, shows data from Nottinghamshire-based pet food makers Years.com.
Border Collies and German Shepherds round off the top five most costly fidos to feed at £112 and £111 a month respectively.
Favourite dishes include “steak & kidney hotpot”, “turkey thigh cranberry fricassee” and “chicken brainy bites”, said the dog food firm, revealing its top-sellers.
Its research found Jack Russells were the least doted on doggies, with owners typically spending £90 per month on grub.
The titchy terriers are followed by Dachshunds (£93), French Bulldogs (£99), Pugs (£104) and Cocker Spaniels (£105).
Owners in Yorkshire spent the least on their four-legged friend’s diet at an average of £80 per month.
While those from the South East shelled out the most – an average of around £99 each month.
The report said: “Jack Russell owners spend 33% less on food than Cockapoo owners.
“While the average Cockapoo’s dinner budget could buy a week’s grocery shop for a family of four.
“The UK’s doggy dining bill varies by over £400 a year depending on breed.”
Years.com founder and CEO, Darren Beale, added: “Whether your pup is a proud Jack Russell on a budget or a Cockapoo with champagne taste, the most important thing is that they’re getting nutritionally complete meals that support their long-term health.”
Britain’s top five most costly Fidos to feed (per month):
1. Cockapoo – £134
2. Golden Retriever – £115
3. Labrador – £112
4. Border Collie – £112
5. German Shepherd – £111
Britain’s top five least costly fidos to feed (per month):
1. Jack Russell – £90
2. Dachshund – £93
3. French Bulldog – £99
4. Pug – £104
5. Cocker Spaniel – £105
