Pet cost by breed
Browse breed-specific cost pages with local photos, purchase ranges, grooming intensity, health-risk notes, and a calculator prefilled for that breed.
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
Large, family favorite — hip dysplasia and obesity drive cost.
Golden Retriever
Cancer-prone in later years; grooming a real line item.
German Shepherd
Hip/elbow dysplasia, large food bills.
French Bulldog
Brachycephalic — strongest insurance fit.
Bulldog
High claim rates; one of the most expensive breeds.
Chihuahua
Toy size, long lifespan; dental care is the main spend.
Poodle (Standard)
Hypoallergenic coat needs pro grooming every 4–8 wks.
Dachshund
IVDD risk; budget for possible spinal surgery.
Rottweiler
Giant size, dysplasia, bloat risk.
Australian Shepherd
Heavy coat; MDR1 testing recommended.
Pit Bull / AmStaff
Generally healthy; rental policies sometimes restrict.
Beagle
Healthy small breed; watch obesity and ear infections.
Boxer
Cancer-prone; brachycephalic features.
Yorkshire Terrier
Long coat; dental and tracheal issues.
Siberian Husky
Heavy double coat; eye conditions documented.
Doberman Pinscher
Cardiac and bleeding-disorder screening matters.
Pug
BOAS surgery, eye injuries, skin folds.
Shih Tzu
Long coat; eye and dental care.
Cavalier King Charles
Mitral valve disease; insurance strongly indicated.
Boston Terrier
Brachycephalic features; corneal ulcers.
Mastiff
Giant — dysplasia, bloat, short lifespan.
Great Dane
Bloat is a real risk; preventive gastropexy common.
Pomeranian
Patellar luxation, dental disease, long lifespan.
Border Collie
High-energy; daycare/training drives spend.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Cancer-prone; very short lifespan.
Cane Corso
Giant; eyelid and hip surgeries.
Miniature Schnauzer
Pancreatitis-prone; regular grooming.
Cocker Spaniel
Recurring ear infections; eye conditions.
Australian Cattle Dog
Healthy, very high energy.
Newfoundland
Giant; subaortic stenosis screening.
Maine Coon
Long coat; HCM screening recommended.
Persian
Heavy grooming; eye and respiratory issues.
Siamese
Generally healthy; low grooming needs.
Ragdoll
Large, moderate grooming, healthy.
Bengal
Active; HCM screening recommended.
British Shorthair
Generally healthy; HCM/PKD screening.
Sphynx
Hairless; weekly bathing, sun protection.
Scottish Fold
Welfare concerns from folded-ear gene.