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Dogs Expensive to Keep?

From Yahoo/AFP:

The average dog in Britain costs 20,000 pounds (29,000 euros, 38,000 dollars) to look after over the course of its lifetime, more than a luxury car or round the world cruise.

In its annual Cost of a Dog report published on Sunday, pet insurer Churchill said the Great Dane was the most expensive dog, costing 31,840 pounds over its average 10-year life, followed by the Rottweiler at 24,340 pounds.

Mongrels costs 20,998 pounds, while Jack Russells were a relative bargain at 17,476 pounds, said the insurer, which released its findings ahead of Crufts, the world's biggest dog show, opening Thursday in Birmingham, central England.

By comparison, a Jaguar X-type, Saab 9-5 or Volkswagen Passat sell in Britain for around 20,000 pounds, which is also the same price for a round-the-world cruise on Queen Elizabeth II.

Yeah but a Volkswagen won't cuddle with you, protect your home and family, cheer you up when you're feeling glum, or play with you. A Saab won't offer you companionship when you're lonely. Dogs even help keep you warm at night in bed.

Actually, I'd call Dogs the best bargain around!

Posted by Jeff Soyer at March 7, 2005 07:21 AM