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Medium 13-year lifespan

Brittany Cost: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

$1,250 to buy (breeders charge $700 to $1,800). Then $1,750/year to keep them healthy, fed, and insured. Over a 13-year lifespan, that's $25,050 total.

Purchase Price
$700–$1,800
Annual Cost
$1,750/yr
Lifetime Cost
$25,050

First Year: $4,050

The first year hits hardest. You're paying the purchase price plus one-time setup costs (spay/neuter, initial vaccines, crate, bed, bowls) on top of regular annual expenses.

Purchase price (avg) $1,250
First-year setup (vaccines, spay/neuter, supplies) $1,050
Food $480
Routine vet care $450
Grooming $60
Pet insurance $380
Supplies (toys, bed, leash, crate) $200
Training $180
First-year total $4,050

Annual Cost: $1,750/Year

After year one, ongoing costs settle into a rhythm. Here's where the money goes each year.

Food
Vet (routine)
Insurance
Supplies
Training
Food $480
Vet (routine) $450
Insurance $380
Supplies $200
Training $180
Grooming $60

That's $240/year less than the average medium-sized breed ($1,990/yr). Low-maintenance on the wallet.

Health Issues & Insurance

Pet insurance for a Brittany runs $28-$52/month. Worth knowing what you're insuring against.

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia Epilepsy Hypothyroidism Eye conditions
Monthly premium
$28–$52
Annual insurance cost
$380

Lifetime Cost: $25,050

Over 13 years, a Brittany will cost you roughly $25,050. Here's the math.

Purchase price (avg breeder) $1,250
First-year setup costs $1,050
Annual costs × 13 years $22,750
Total $25,050

Cost by Region

Where you live changes what you pay. West Coast and Northeast are 10-20% more expensive across the board. Midwest and Southeast save you real money.

Region Est. Annual vs. National
West $1,976 +$226
Northeast $1,935 +$185
Southwest $1,692 $-58
Midwest $1,620 $-130
Southeast $1,628 $-122

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The numbers above are national averages. Costs vary by region, lifestyle, and where you buy. Use the calculator to dial in your specific situation.

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