Dog Breed Cost Guides

Real monthly and annual ownership costs for 16 popular breeds — sourced from ASPCA, AVMA, and pet insurance data.

Australian Shepherd
$476–$678/mo
medium · 12–15 yr lifespan
Beagle
$373–$540/mo
medium · 12–15 yr lifespan
Boxer
$514–$734/mo
large · 9–12 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
Chihuahua
$248–$385/mo
small · 14–16 yr lifespan
Dachshund
$319–$521/mo
small · 12–16 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
English Bulldog
$553–$868/mo
medium · 8–10 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
French Bulldog
$493–$803/mo
small · 10–12 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
German Shepherd
$522–$747/mo
large · 9–13 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
Golden Retriever
$547–$777/mo
large · 10–12 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
Labrador Retriever
$477–$672/mo
large · 10–12 yr lifespan
Mixed Breed / Rescue
$366–$583/mo
medium · 12–15 yr lifespan
Poodle (Standard)
$500–$725/mo
large · 12–15 yr lifespan
Rottweiler
$552–$797/mo
large · 8–10 yr lifespan · ⚠️ high vet risk
Shih Tzu
$341–$511/mo
small · 10–16 yr lifespan
Siberian Husky
$491–$701/mo
large · 12–14 yr lifespan
Yorkshire Terrier
$331–$501/mo
small · 13–16 yr lifespan
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