Cost of Ownership guides
Dog Ownership Costs in the US
First year, monthly, annual and lifetime cost of owning a dog.
Dog Ownership Prices at a Glance
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We have not finished collecting prices for dog ownership costs. When we do, this page will carry a table of every figure beneath it, with the sample size and the month it was collected, and each row will link to the full survey and its source list.
We publish medians from prices providers have published themselves. We do not estimate, and we do not publish a number before we have collected it. You can read how the surveys are run in the meantime.
Every Figure Has a Source
We record provider prices, source pages and collection dates, then publish medians with sample sizes and ranges.
Read our methodology- Published pricesWe link to the provider websites where prices were found.
- Documented samplesEach survey shows its sample size, collection date and range.
- Open correctionsWe update our figures when new information is available.
Dog Ownership Cost Questions
- Are these prices a quote for my pet?
- No. They describe the prices in each published sample. Ask the provider for a written, itemized estimate.
- What should I compare in two quotes?
- Check the service, the provider type and what is included before comparing totals.
- Does the lowest price include everything?
- Not necessarily. Ask which exams, medications and follow-up services are included.
- Where can I see the original prices?
- Each survey links to its provider sources and states its sample size and collection date.
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