From grooming, food costs to veterinary bills, take a look at the top 20 most expensive dogs.

9. Goldendoodle
Average cost: £1,945. Life expectancy: 12.5 years. Total cost of ownership: £19,874 Photo: UKPets

10. Great Dane
Average cost: £1,744. Life expectancy: 8.5 years. Total cost of ownership: £19,436 Photo: UKPets

11. Samoyed
Average cost: £3,000. Life expectancy: 13 years. Total cost of ownership: £19,387 Photo: UKPets

12. Shar Pei
Average cost: £1,519. Life expectancy: 12 years. Total cost of ownership: £18,967 Photo: UKPets
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