Lockdown puppy mania fades: Cost of buying a pet dog FALLS 40 percent to an average £1,329 after hitting record high of £2,237 last year - as pups bred by 'hobby breeders' during Covid flood the market. 26 мая 2022 г.
Are dog prices coming down UK?
Across the UK the average price for a dog before the pandemic was £876 but this had soared to £2,237 by March this year. The latest quarterly report by Pets4Homes, the UK's largest online pet marketplace, showed that the average price had gone down to £1,873 by the end of June as demand petered out.
Will pet prices go down after lockdown?
“The sharp reversal of supply vs demand will inevitably lead to lower price levels than seen during the height of the pandemic and we believe that the drop in price of 16% witnessed for dogs so far is only the beginning of this trend.
How much does a dog cost UK 2021?
Taking all pedigrees, mixed breeds, and crossbreeds into account, the average price of a dog was reported to be £934.59 from March 2020 to the end of February 2021. Compared to the previous 12 months, this is up from £585.50 (a 59.6% increase).
How much should I pay for a puppy UK?
The average pup can cost anything from £400 to £3,000 upfront.
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