You love them. You care for them. You would do anything for them.

For people who welcome a dog into the family, it’s more than just a pet. They’re part of the family. And, they are expensive members of the family.

While not as expensive as raising a child, which according to a Brookings Institute study from 2022 costs $310,605, pets are still pricey.

Comparethemarket.com looked into the cost of owning a dog and discovered which breads were the most expensive to own. The study took into account purchase/adoption cost and annual costs of food, insurance, veterinary care, grooming, training and accessories. They took the number and multiplied it by the lifespan of the dog – small dogs were expected to live 15 years, medium dogs were 13 years and large dogs were 10 years.

Here are the results, plus the most searched breeds in Delaware.

What is the most inexpensive dog to own?

According to Comparethemarket.com, the most expensive dog to own is a Shiba Inu. The large, short-haired dog which lives around 10 years and has a total lifetime cost of $25,200. The top five least expensive pets are:

3. Australian shepherd, $26,031

4. Labrador retriever, $26,796

5. Golden retriever, $27,633

What are the most expensive dogs to own?

The French bulldog is the most expensive do to own. With an average purchase cost around $2,067.98 and average annual insurance costs of $1,300.13 over a 15-year lifespan, the dog ends up costing owners $40,720.

The five most expensive dogs are:

2. Miniature schnauzer, $32,983

3. Yorkshire terrier, $32,811

What is the most searched dog breed in Delaware?

Comparethemarket.com also looked at the average month searches and three month trends in Delaware for dog breeds. The top five breeds were:

• Golden retriever, 1,900 searches

• Australian shepherd, 1,600 searches

• Chihuahua, 1,600 searches

• French bulldog, 1,600 searches

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What are the most inexpensive, expensive dog breeds