Can You Actually Afford
Your Dream Dog?

We calculate the real cost of ownership—food, vet bills, and insurance—so you don’t get blindsided by the receipt.

Browse by Financial “Weight” Class

Don’t know the breed? Start with your budget bucket.

Toy

< 15 lbs

$$ Low Maint.

Small

15 – 30 lbs

$$ Accessible

Medium

30 – 55 lbs

$$$ Active

Large

55 – 90 lbs

$$$$ Standard

Giant

90+ lbs

$$$$$ High Risk

Latest Cost Estimates

  • Toy Poodle

    ByMorgan Barkley

    Toy Breed Audit The Real Cost of Owning a Toy Poodle They are elegant, intelligent companions standing no more than 10 inches tall. But while the initial puppy price averages around $2,000, that is just the beginning. Toy Poodles require intensive grooming, face breed-specific health challenges, and demand consistent veterinary attention throughout their long lives….

  • Bernese Mountain Dog

    ByMorgan Barkley

    Giant Breed Audit The Real Cost of Owning a Bernese Mountain Dog They are affectionately known as “Berners”—gentle giants with tricolor coats and calm temperaments. But while the initial puppy price is roughly $2,500, that is just the down payment. Bernese Mountain Dogs fall into the “Giant” financial bucket. They eat like heavyweights, require human-sized…