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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Mike Bedigan

The annual cost of owning a dog in the US revealed

  • Rover's 2025 Most Popular Dog and Cat Breeds Report, based on data from 1,000 pet owners, has revealed the top dog breeds across the US.
  • Non-designer mixed breeds, commonly known as mutts, have been identified as the most popular canine companions nationwide.
  • Following the non-designer dogs, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular, followed by the Golden Retriever in third place, which has overtaken the Goldendoodle.
  • The Miniature Poodle maintained its status as the top trending dog breed for 2025, whilst the Pit Bull was voted most photogenic and likely to trend on social media.
  • New analysis by Forbes Advisor also found that essential dog expenses currently cost an average of $1,533 annually.

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