How much does a Irish Setter cost?

A Irish Setter costs $800-$1,800 to buy from a breeder. Annual ownership runs about $2,060 covering food, vet care, grooming, insurance, and supplies. Lifetime cost over a 12-year lifespan is approximately $27,170.

How much is Irish Setter insurance?

Pet insurance for a Irish Setter runs $28-$58/month ($336-$696/year). Common health issues include Hip dysplasia and Progressive retinal atrophy, which drive premiums higher than average for large-sized breeds.

Large 12-year lifespan

Irish Setter Cost: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026

$1,300 to buy (breeders charge $800 to $1,800). Then $2,060/year to keep them healthy, fed, and insured. Over a 12-year lifespan, that's $27,170 total.

Purchase Price

$800–$1,800

Annual Cost

$2,060/yr

Lifetime Cost

$27,170

First Year: $4,510

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) $1,300

First-year setup (vaccines, spay/neuter, supplies) $1,150

Food $600

Routine vet care $480

Grooming $180

Pet insurance $400

Supplies (toys, bed, leash, crate) $220

Training $180

First-year total $4,510