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Which Dog Breeds Are the Most Expensive to Care For: Time to Find Out
24.01.2024 15:34
Updated: 06.02.2024 22:37
All dogs without exception need quality care. This includes good food, medical care, and the purchase of various accessories, and for some pets, grooming.
The amounts that caring owners spend on their pets every month are, to put it mildly, surprising. But there are owners who have to "fork out" even more - let's find out what kind of pets they keep.
Whippet
The whippet, also known as the small English greyhound, tops the list of the most expensive dogs to own. The average lifespan of a dog is 14 years, and someone estimates that whippet owners spend about $80,000 during that time.
The fact is that the whippet breed is quite fragile, and these dogs often break their paws, and fractures take a very long time to heal. Therefore, most of the costs will be for veterinary treatment and maintaining the dog's health.
In addition, expenses include grooming, feeding, participation in exhibitions. And do not forget that you need to satisfy the dog's hunting instincts, for which you also need to pay.
Basset Hound
Basset hounds are a breed of dogs that were once very popular among English aristocrats. They were especially valuable to hunters, as these dogs have always been famous for their exceptional sense of smell and ability to detect prey at a distance of several dozen kilometers.
Since then, the appearance of these dogs has changed a little, and they began to require special care. Their folds, short crooked legs, and elongated spine require a lot of patience and the use of special care products.
In addition to being prone to allergies, skin diseases and heart problems, Basset Hounds have another problem - a tendency to obesity. Due to excess weight, the dog has problems with joints and spine, which need to be treated by a veterinarian, which, of course, costs a lot of money.
To summarize: over the life of the dog (an average of 12 years), the owner of a basset hound will have to spend about 70 thousand dollars on it.
Beagle
Beagles are generally healthy dogs, but they come with a different set of challenges. Beagles are very stubborn and difficult to train, so you'll need to invest in a professional trainer to help you tame their unruly nature and make them obedient.
Beagles most often end up in veterinary clinics not because of illness, but because of their curiosity - they can study various inedible objects so carefully that they don’t notice how they swallow them.
In addition, do not forget about the destructive power of these dogs: chewed things will certainly require replacement, and this will also affect the wallet.
Given the average lifespan of a beagle (12-15 years), the total cost of keeping it is about $30,000.
Earlier we shared a list of dog breeds that simply adore winter.
