what pet do you think is the most expensive to have?

[mrspunkysmom]

I voted other because I think all fo the small exotics (fish, reptiles, etc) are expensive, requiring special enviroments, foods, and etc.

[Giselle]

I'm surprised that people think dogs are the most expensive, although I'm pretty sure the reasoning stems from the fact that dogs are usually the easiest to "spoil".

I myself voted for dogs before I remembered how much exotic birds cost.

On average:

Hyacinth macaw - $10,000 !!
Greenwinged macaw - $1500-2000
Blue and Gold macaw - $900-1200
Umbrella cockatoo - $1000-15000
Sulfur-Crested cockatoo (Lesser and Greater)- $1000-2500
Moluccan cockatoo - $1800-2500

Let's not forget DNA sexing and avian veterinarians are difficult to find so vet bills are naturally pricier.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I've only owned dogs really (well, I've had fish and a hamster but they don't compare to a dog) so I voted for dogs. However, I don't find them to be that expensive unless they get sick or injured.