Data from Comparethemarket.com reveals that more than half of people in the UK own a dog, while 47 per cent own a cat, with the Labrador and British Shorthair among the most popular. While owning a pet can provide both companionship and adventure, it also comes with a lot of responsibility - including insurance costs. If you are keen to welcome a four-legged friend into your family, these are the 10 most popular dog and cat breeds in the UK - and how much they cost to insure.
7. Shih Tzu and Shorthair Black
Average insurance cost: Shi Tzu: £167.52. Shorthair black: £104.20 Photo: Shutterstock
8. Jack Russell Terrier and British Blue Shorthair
Average insurance cost: Jack Russell Terrier: £147.21. British Blue Shorthair: £124.71 Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images
9. English Springer Spaniel and Shorthair Ginger
Average insurance cost: English Springer Spaniel: £247.71. Shorthair Ginger: £116.02 Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE
10. Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) and Sphynx
Average insurance cost: Daschund (Miniature Smooth-Haired): £283.79. Sphynx: £144.44 Photo: Shutterstock/Getty Images