I splashed out on a purebred beagle with a five-generation pedigree – but then got landed with £16,000 in bills

THIS dog owner splurged on a purebred pup in the hope of saving cash on bills - but was hit with a nasty shock.

Three years after buying a purebred beagle with a five-generation pedigree and no health problems, this dog's owner ended up paying £16k in vet bills.

Basil the Beagle's owner took to TikTok to share a video of the gorgeous pup - although her pet cost a fortune.

But the owner, who had hoped the superior breeding would lead to fewer trips to the vets, clearly loves Basil to pieces - she captioned the clip: "Don't regret it at all."

The video racked up a whopping 28,500 likes.

TikTokker @basil_the_beagle.uk shares plenty of videos of her pup on social media.

With more than 22,700 TikTok followers, it's clear fans of Basil love to watch clips of the Beagle having fun.

Viewers were quick to comment, sharing their adoration for purebred pups - despite some health problems and soaring vet costs.

One commented: "No matter, love them all unconditionally."

Another chimed in: "My dog has cost me over $20,000 so far in vet bills. Dogs definitely feel like part of the family so they deserve to be treated like it."

Meanwhile, a third added: "My purebred had the most health problems. He's adorable."

Not everyone was so impressed, though - some were critical of the choice to spend such huge sums on a pet.

One critic posted: "That is just unnecessary. I would just get another dog."

Basil is not the first pup to have racked up a hefty bill for his owner.

Many are looking for ways to cut costs when it comes to caring for their pets.

It comes as the cost of living crisis forces people to save cash where possible.

This pet expert has revealed 10 tips that could HALVE dog ownership costs - including cutting down on their food intake, becoming animal ‘first aid trained’ and DIY grooming.

Meanwhile, here are five savvy cost-cutting tips to beat the cost of living if you’re a pet owner.