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Border Collie vs Cocker Spaniel Cost Comparison 2026

Border Collie costs $1,810/yr vs $1,980/yr for Cocker Spaniel. Over a lifetime: $27,740 vs $28,240. Here's where the money goes.

Border Collie

$27,740

lifetime (14 yrs)

Lifetime Difference

$500

Border Collie costs less

Cocker Spaniel

$28,240

lifetime (13 yrs)

Cost Breakdown

Category Border Collie Cocker Spaniel Winner
Purchase Price $700–$2,000 $800–$2,000 Border Collie
Annual Food $480 $400 Cocker Spaniel
Routine Vet Care $450 $500 Border Collie
Grooming $100 $360 Border Collie
Pet Insurance $28–$52/mo $30–$58/mo Border Collie
Supplies & Training $400 $300 Cocker Spaniel
Total Annual Cost $1,810 $1,980 Border Collie
Lifetime Cost $27,740 $28,240 Border Collie

Border Collie Cost Profile

Size
medium
Lifespan
14 years
Purchase Price
$700–$2,000
Annual Cost
$1,810/yr
Lifetime Total
$27,740
Full Border Collie Cost Breakdown →

Cocker Spaniel Cost Profile

Size
medium
Lifespan
13 years
Purchase Price
$800–$2,000
Annual Cost
$1,980/yr
Lifetime Total
$28,240
Full Cocker Spaniel Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Annual costs are nearly identical — $170/yr difference. Your choice comes down to lifespan, grooming needs, and health risk, not ongoing budget impact.