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32 Breeds Covered

Breed Cost Guides

Research-backed lifetime cost breakdowns for every major dog and cat breed. Updated 2026.

32
Breeds Covered
$22k
Lowest Lifetime
$38k
Highest Lifetime
±30%
State Variance

🐕 Dog Breeds 22 breeds

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Most Popular
Labrador Retriever
$34,800 lifetime
$2,900/yr
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Family Favourite
Golden Retriever
$34,100 lifetime
$3,100/yr
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High Health Costs
French Bulldog
$38,000 lifetime
$3,800/yr
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Working Breed
German Shepherd
$35,200 lifetime
$3,200/yr
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Budget Friendly
Beagle
$35,100 lifetime
$2,700/yr
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Watch Back Costs
Dachshund
$37,100 lifetime
$2,650/yr
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Hypoallergenic
Goldendoodle
$39,600 lifetime
$3,300/yr
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Small Breed
Yorkshire Terrier
$39,200 lifetime
$2,800/yr
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High Insurance
Rottweiler
$35,000 lifetime
$3,500/yr
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Intelligent Breed
Standard Poodle
$39,000 lifetime
$3,000/yr
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High Health Costs
English Bulldog
$36,000 lifetime
$3,600/yr
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Most Affordable
Chihuahua
$36,000 lifetime
$2,400/yr
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Active Breed
Boxer
$37,440 lifetime
$3,200/yr
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High Energy
Siberian Husky
$37,700 lifetime
$2,900/yr
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Grooming Costs
Shih Tzu
$38,500 lifetime
$2,750/yr
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Working Dog
Australian Shepherd
$37,700 lifetime
$2,900/yr
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Smartest Breed
Border Collie
$36,400 lifetime
$2,800/yr
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Guard Dog
Doberman Pinscher
$32,000 lifetime
$3,200/yr
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Short Lifespan
Great Dane
$36,000 lifetime
$4,500/yr
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Heart Health Risk
Cavalier King Charles
$38,400 lifetime
$3,200/yr
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Companion Dog
Maltese
$40,500 lifetime
$2,700/yr
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Brachycephalic
Boston Terrier
$33,600 lifetime
$2,800/yr

🐱 Cat Breeds 10 breeds

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Gentle Giant
Maine Coon
$30,800 lifetime
$2,200/yr
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High Grooming
Persian Cat
$31,200 lifetime
$2,400/yr
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Gentle Breed
Ragdoll
$29,400 lifetime
$2,100/yr
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Most Affordable
Domestic Shorthair
$27,000 lifetime
$1,800/yr
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Joint Health Risk
Scottish Fold
$32,500 lifetime
$2,500/yr
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High Vet Costs
Sphynx Cat
$33,800 lifetime
$2,600/yr
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Affordable Pedigree
Siamese
$28,500 lifetime
$1,900/yr
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High Energy
Bengal
$29,900 lifetime
$2,300/yr
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Hardy Breed
Russian Blue
$28,500 lifetime
$1,900/yr
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Active & Playful
Abyssinian
$27,300 lifetime
$2,100/yr
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