Herding Dog Breed Costs 2026: Shepherds, Collies, Corgis

High-energy, high-intelligence breeds that need mental stimulation or they'll find ways to entertain themselves (your furniture won't like it). Training costs tend to run above average.

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Herding Dogs: Cost Overview

Avg Purchase

$1,631

Avg Annual

$2,045/yr

Avg Lifetime

$28,583

Breeds

Herding Dogs Ranked by Lifetime Cost

#1 Old English Sheepdog Large

$1,200–$2,500 $2,710/yr $33,060 lifetime

#2 Belgian Malinois Large

$1,000–$3,000 $2,200/yr $31,900 lifetime

#3 Australian Shepherd Medium

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

#4 German Shepherd Large

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

#5 Collie Large

$800–$2,000 $2,010/yr $28,630 lifetime

#6 Border Collie Medium

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

#7 Shetland Sheepdog Small

$800–$2,000 $1,650/yr $23,850 lifetime

#8 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Small

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

Annual Cost Breakdown

Breed	Food	Vet	Grooming	Insurance	Total
Old English Sheepdog	$660	$550	$600	$500	$2,710
Belgian Malinois	$660	$500	$60	$440	$2,200
Australian Shepherd	$540	$500	$120	$420	$2,000
German Shepherd	$720	$600	$100	$540	$2,400
Collie	$600	$480	$180	$400	$2,010
Border Collie	$480	$450	$100	$380	$1,810
Shetland Sheepdog	$320	$450	$240	$360	$1,650
Pembroke Welsh Corgi	$360	$480	$80	$380	$1,580

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Herding Dog Breed Costs 2026: Shepherds, Collies, Corgis

Herding Dogs: Cost Overview

Herding Dogs Ranked by Lifetime Cost

Annual Cost Breakdown

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