Majority of new dog owners didn’t research their pet before buying

Almost 90% of new dog owners admit they did no research into the breeder or the parents, new research reveals.

The research from Burns Pet Nutrition shows that more than a third of new dog owners admit they were swayed by a puppy’s cute looks.

As a result, 43% have been hit with expensive vets bills in the first two years of their puppy’s life, the research reveals. Almost a third (30%) of new owners fail to take out pet insurance to cover the cost of the treatment.

In addition, the study reveals that 1% of puppies don’t make it to two years old, passing away due to health problems.

The research comes as Burns Pet Nutrition is partnering with Admiral Pet Insurance and Anaïs Gallagher to help educate new dog owners into doing their research before they purchase a new dog. They have created a checklist, encouraging puppy buyers to PAWS for Thought before they take a puppy home.