UK dog owners set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas
Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet. With an estimated 10.1 million dogs in the UK, that means 7.37 million will receive presents such as treats (72 per cent), soft toys (63 per cent) and bones and chews (47 per cent). Other popular gifts include a ball (31 per cent) and a new collar (19 per cent),...