Owners admit to blowing 14bn on pampering their pooches including 10K on a "wedding" with a

AS a nation of pet lovers, it is no surprise we lavish our affections, and cash, on them.

But did you know dog owners spend £14billion a year pampering their hounds?

That works out at £1,730 a year each. Some blow up to £10,000 on grooming, jabs and food, the Dogs Trust charity said.

Emmie Steven, 30, has spent £60,000 on her 12 pets in seven years, including £10,000 on a “wedding” for staffie Bailey and shih tzu Coco.

Emmie, of Croydon, South London, who also has jackapoo Muffin, said: “They had full attire, a best man, bridesmaids and rings.”

Cockerpoo Lola, Helena Mueller’s pet in Cambridge, has a £100 monthly allowance.

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Helena, 38, whose outfits match Lola’s, has son Harry, seven, but says: “I love Lola more.”

Nicole Lane, 30, of Coventry, whose pug Barry has been in ads, has spent £2,000 on goodies and said: “He’s my world.”

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