The top 10 most destructive dogs and how most they cost you in damages!

A recent study says owning a tiny Chihuahua will cost you an average of £866 in pet-related damages over its lifetime.

14:14 16 June 2014

A recent study has revealed the top 10 most destructive dogs. Number one on the list is the tiny Chihuahua, which according to the study will cost you an average of £866 worth of damage over its lifetime due to the animal ripping or staining carpets, scratching or chewing sofas, and digging up plants and flower beds. 

 

The tiny terrors were followed by Dachshunds (£810) and by Boxers (which tend to result in owners shelling out £784 to cover the costs of repairing their canine carnage). 

 

A spokesman for financial comparison site PayingTooMuch.com, said: "Chihuahuas may be tiny but it seems they will leave you with a bigger bill than any other dog.

 

"They might not have the size of other breeds but they can still leave more than their fair share of destruction behind them.

 

"All pet owners expect a little damage from their dog from time to time, but when you add up the total amount spent on cleaning, repairing and replacing, it can be a huge amount.

 

"Add to that extra costs from damage caused to other people's property and bills if your pet is involved in an accident, and you can expect to part with a large amount of money.

 

"Worryingly, there are a large number of people who don't have insurance to cover the costs - whether that's contents cover for your home or pet insurance to cover the cost of vets bills or damage to other people's property."

 

The study, which was participated in by 2,000 dog owners, revealed the top 10 most destructive dogs and their average cost of damages: 

 

 

1. Chihuahua (£865.99)
2. Dachshund (£810.39)
3. Boxer (£784.12)
4. Dalmatian (£775.22)
5. Bulldog (£749.19)
6. Great Dane (£691.50)
7. Husky (£671.37)
8. Beagle (£608.80)
9. Pointer (£601.22)
10. German Shepherd (£561.92)

 

 

Meanwhile, the top 10 LEAST destructive dogs and their average cost of damages are the following: 

 

1. Staffordshire Bull terrier (£178.21)
2. West highland white terrier (£182.61)
3. Yorkshire terrier (£226.97)
4. Spaniel (£230.25)
5. Whippet (£251.02)
6. Shih Tzu (£277.98)
7. Labrador (£280.59)
8. Jack Russell (£318.94)
9. Rottweiler (£346.88)
10. Sheepdog (£347.60)