Free tool
Dog cost calculator
Estimate what a dog costs each year and each month, plus one-time setup costs in the first year. Prices vary a lot by dog size, breed, health and where you live, so ask your vet and local providers for real numbers. Nothing is stored.
Your dog would cost about
$2,740 a year
- Per month
- $228
- First year, with setup
- $3,140
- Biggest cost
- Food
- Over 10 years
- $27,800
Your dog would cost about $2,740 a year, or $228 a month. The first year, with setup, is about $3,140. The biggest cost is food at $720 a year. Keep some savings for unexpected vet bills too.
Doesn't include emergencies, illness, dental cleanings, training classes or costs that rise as dogs age. Estimates only.
Before you bring a dog home
- Find the right match. See choose the right dog.
- Plan the first visit. See the first vet visit.
- Keep them safe. See foods dogs shouldn't eat.