Most Popular Dog Breed Costs 2026: Labs, Goldens, Bulldogs

19 breeds in this group. Annual costs range from $1,160/yr (Chihuahua) to $3,000/yr (Great Dane). Click any breed for the full cost breakdown.

Small Dogs Medium Dogs Large Dogs Popular Breeds All (61)

Chihuahua Small

$400–$1,500 $1,160/yr $20,360 lifetime

Dachshund Small

$500–$1,500 $1,430/yr $21,970 lifetime

$500–$1,500 $1,550/yr $22,150 lifetime

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Small

$1,000–$2,500 $1,580/yr $23,340 lifetime

$500–$1,800 $1,790/yr $27,160 lifetime

Yorkshire Terrier Small

$800–$2,500 $1,800/yr $27,850 lifetime

Border Collie Medium

$700–$2,000 $1,810/yr $27,740 lifetime

Australian Shepherd Medium

$800–$2,500 $2,000/yr $30,800 lifetime

Siberian Husky Medium

$600–$2,000 $2,080/yr $29,490 lifetime

Labrador Retriever Large

$800–$2,000 $2,100/yr $27,800 lifetime

French Bulldog Small

$1,500–$5,500 $2,100/yr $28,000 lifetime

$800–$2,500 $2,280/yr $27,980 lifetime

Golden Retriever Large

$1,000–$3,500 $2,280/yr $28,580 lifetime

Doberman Pinscher Large

$1,000–$2,500 $2,310/yr $28,460 lifetime

$1,000–$3,000 $2,350/yr $36,000 lifetime

$1,500–$4,000 $2,370/yr $25,580 lifetime

German Shepherd Large

$800–$2,500 $2,400/yr $29,350 lifetime

Rottweiler Large

$1,000–$3,000 $2,520/yr $28,550 lifetime

Great Dane Giant

$1,000–$3,000 $3,000/yr $27,600 lifetime

Popular Breeds: Average Costs

Avg Annual

$2,047/yr

Avg Lifetime

$27,303

Breeds

19

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