Dogs have been our best friends ever since they were first domesticated around 19,000-32,000 years ago. Early people mastered fire, while their wolf-like partners excelled at hunting, so both species thrived by cooperating. Archaeologists say hunters and dogs shared cooked meat and gathered round the same fires. Thousands of years later, canines still hold a central place in our lives—and breed often sets the price tag. The pet market has surged. By 2021, American spending on food, medicine, toys, and other supplies was projected to exceed $72 billion, lifting companies such as Chewy and Zoetis.

1. King Charles Spaniel Cavalier

The average cost is $1,000.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Bred in Britain, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a Kennel Club toy breed, and a pure specimen can cost up to $1,000. A Middle-Age lap favorite, this silky-eared dog demands heaps of human affection.


© Fotyma/Shutterstock – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Though often mistaken for the English Toy Spaniel, the breeds split about a century ago, and the Cavalier is smaller. Energetic despite its size, the CKCS loves a brisk run, so stock up on Petco or Chewy toys. Ranked nineteenth in U.S. popularity, it’s no longer a mere couch ornament.
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