Hound Dog Breed Costs 2026: Beagles, Dachshunds, Greyhounds

The biggest cost range of any group. Beagles and Dachshunds are among the cheapest dogs to own. Irish Wolfhounds and Bloodhounds are not. Size is the dividing line.

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Hound Dogs: Cost Overview

Avg Purchase

$1,483

Avg Annual

$1,975/yr

Avg Lifetime

$24,428

Breeds

Hound Dogs Ranked by Lifetime Cost

#1 Afghan Hound Large

$1,000–$2,500 $2,280/yr $30,310 lifetime

#2 Rhodesian Ridgeback Large

$1,200–$3,000 $2,240/yr $27,990 lifetime

#3 Bloodhound Large

$800–$2,500 $2,420/yr $27,150 lifetime

#4 Irish Wolfhound Giant

$1,500–$3,500 $3,130/yr $25,910 lifetime

#5 Basset Hound Medium

$600–$1,800 $1,780/yr $23,610 lifetime

#6 Beagle Small

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

#7 Dachshund Small

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

#8 Whippet Medium

$800–$1,500 $1,420/yr $20,510 lifetime

#9 Greyhound Large

$500–$1,500 $1,530/yr $20,260 lifetime

Annual Cost Breakdown

Breed	Food	Vet	Grooming	Insurance	Total
Afghan Hound	$480	$500	$480	$440	$2,280
Rhodesian Ridgeback	$720	$550	$50	$480	$2,240
Bloodhound	$780	$600	$60	$540	$2,420
Irish Wolfhound	$1,100	$750	$120	$660	$3,130
Basset Hound	$480	$500	$60	$420	$1,780
Beagle	$360	$450	$50	$360	$1,550
Dachshund	$300	$450	$60	$360	$1,430
Whippet	$360	$420	$40	$320	$1,420
Greyhound	$480	$430	$40	$320	$1,530

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Hound Dog Breed Costs 2026: Beagles, Dachshunds, Greyhounds

Hound Dogs: Cost Overview

Hound Dogs Ranked by Lifetime Cost

Annual Cost Breakdown

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