The exact cost of dog (cocker spaniel) ownership is difficult to determine, as clearly an owner is free to spend as much as they like! However, there are basic costs and these are listed below:

Initial Costs:

Item	Amount £
Purchase cost of puppy (approximate amount)	800.00
Dog crate (minimum size 24" X 17" X 20.5" - 61 X 44 X 52 CM)	55.00
Bedding for dog crate and/or bed ('vet' bedding or pad)	30.00
Dog bed (plastic)	15.00
Food/water bowls	6.00
Collar and Lead	8.00
Pet ID tag (a legal requirement)	6.00
Combs/Brushes/Nail clippers etc.	20.00
Toys (a few essential toys!)	20.00
1 bag of quality puppy food (15kg - approx. 2 months supply)	43.00
Treats (for rewarding good behaviour)	6.00
Micro-chipping (if not already chipped)	25.00
Kennel Club transfer of ownership fee	10.00
Primary course of vaccinations (cost varies from vet to vet)	51.00
Flea prevention treatment (1 month)	8.00
Worming treatment (1 month)	4.50
Puppy Playpen (if you choose to use one)	60.00
Pet insurance (1 month) - approx. cost, varies between insurance companies	20.00
	1186.16

In addition to these costs you may need to alter your garden/home to make it puppy safe.

Ongoing Costs:

Item	Amount £
Pet insurance (1 month)	20.00
Food 1 month - (premium brand dry food cost per day 0.45)	13.95
Annual booster vaccination	33.00
Flea treatment (monthly using spot on product)	5.66
Worming treatment (monthly if not combined with spot on flea treatment)	2.00
Grooming parlour expense (clipped every six weeks)	30.00
Treats (food) and miscellaneous items per month	10.00
	114.61

In addition to this boarding kennel fees may apply if you go away from home without taking the dog

Breaking the ongoing costs into weekly amounts, the average cost to keep a cocker is approximately £17.29 per week.