Ouch: New York State 1 Of The Most Expensive States To Own A Dog

Dogs are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet in the Empire State than most of America.

Dog owners in New York State pay more for their beloved pet than almost every other American.

Before we highlight how much money you'll spend on a dog in New York State what are the most popular dog breeds?

Most Popular Dog Breeds In America

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A new report determined the most popular dogs in the United States

Below are the top 10 most popular dog breeds

LOOK: The most popular dog breeds in America

Using the American Kennel Club's 2023 rankings, released on April 9, 2024, Stacker compiled a ranking of the 10 most popular dog breeds in the U.S.

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New York Is the Second Most Expensive State For Dog Owners

MarketWatch determined the most expensive states to own a dog.

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"With the cost of dog food, vet visits and grooming getting increasingly expensive, Americans have never spent more money on their pets," MarketWatch states.

The average US dog owner spends over 28,800 on a dog over the dog's lifetime.

It's much higher for Empire State residents. New York State is the most expensive state in the northeast and the second most expensive state to own a dog in America.

New Yorkers spend $34,248 over their dog's lifetime, according to MarketWatch.

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The rankings were determined after MarketWatch analyzed 11 metrics including dog food, supplies, vaccines and more.

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Below are the top 5 states:

California: $35,452
New York: $34,248
Massachusetts: $33,318
New Jersey: $32,947
Washington: $32,894

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Pets Banned in Each State

LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state

Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.

Read on to see which pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.

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30 Common Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs

LOOK: Here Are 30 Foods That Are Poisonous to Dogs

To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

Even with all of these resources, however, the best cure for food poisoning is preventing it in the first place. To give you an idea of what human foods can be dangerous, Stacker has put together a slideshow of 30 common foods to avoid. Take a look to see if there are any that surprise you.

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63 Smartest Dog Breeds

RANKED: Here Are the 63 Smartest Dog Breeds

Does your loyal pup's breed make the list? Read on to see if you'll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog's intellectual prowess the next time you take your fur baby out for a walk. Don't worry: Even if your dog's breed doesn't land on the list, that doesn't mean he's not a good boy--some traits simply can't be measured.

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