Dog Cost Calculator

What a dog really costs — before you bring one home.

Most people budget for the puppy and forget the next decade. Set a few details and Penny will tally the lifetime bill.

Sizethe biggest cost driver
Food tierwhat you'll feed
Grooming needscoat & upkeep

The Lifetime Bill

Medium dog
~12 yr lifespan
Estimated lifetime costover ~12 years
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first year
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typical year
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How this is calculated

Figures are US-market averages for routine years, scaled by size, food tier, and grooming. The first year adds one-time setup (spay/neuter, initial vaccines, microchip, starter gear). Lifetime multiplies a typical year by an average lifespan for the size.

These are planning estimates, not vendor quotes — your real costs depend on your vet, location, and dog. Always check with your vet for medical decisions.

On currency: the toggle converts the US estimate at today's rate. It does not re-price for UK or EU vet and insurance costs, which differ — a future version would use region-specific data.

Estimates are friendly guides, not quotes — your real costs depend on your vet, location and dog. Some links here are partner links: if you click through, Paw & Pocket may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How that works.

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