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Doggie facts and figures

By Lauren Johnston | amNY.com writer
6:22 PM EST, February 10, 2006

Stats from non-profict American Pet Products Manufacturers Association:

Number of dogs owned as pets in U.S.: 73.9 million

Total U.S. spending on pets for 2005: $35.9 billion

Yearly U.S. pet spending breakdown:

Food: $14.5 billion

Vet: $8.6 billion

Supplies/ Meds: $ 8.8 billion

Animal purchase: $1.6 billion

Grooming/boarding: $2.4 billion

What would it cost to give your dog a life and luxuries like Trevor & Jessica's?:

Dog walker, 1 hour, twice daily: $20

Day care 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: $33 per day

Bath/Groom/Massage: $85

Botanical Shampoo: $15

Dinner (Roast chicken with Stella & Chewy organic food): $30

Boots: $80

Coat: $120

Crystal collar: $150

Doggie-Do carrier bag: $285

Burberry dog pillow bed: $295

TOTAL: $1,113

Related topic galleries: Pets and Pet Supplies, Arable Farming, Dogs

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