Cost of dog ownership
We are often asked what the cost of owning a dog entails.
Below we have listed out some of the average costs for a healthy dog, but the exact costs depend on the size, and in the case of neutering, the sex and size of your dog. So, you can expect to spend approximately €1,600 a year on your dog, but you may also need to include the cost of boarding kennels onto that and grooming fees if your dog has a coat that needs to be professionally groomed.
If you work full-time and have no one to take care of your dog during the day, you may want to consider using a doggie day care or dog walking service. These could cost anywhere between €10-€35 per day so are worth factoring into your budget if you expect to you’ll have to use them!
- Spay/Neuter: €350
- Vaccinations: €100-150 per year
- Worm/Flea Treatments: €180 per year
- Pet Insurance: €300 per year
- Dog Licence: €20 per year
- Dog Food: €600 per year
- Dog Bed: €40
- Dog Crate: €50
- Lead: €20
- Collar/Harness: €30
- Shampoo/Brush: €20 per year
- Food & Water Bowls: €30
- Toys: €100 per year
- Chews: €100 per year
- Poo Bags: €60 per year
- Pee Pads: €40
- Training: €60 per year
- Boarding Kennels: €300
- Grooming: €300
- Dog Walker/Doggie Day Care: €10-35 per day as needed
We hope this is of some help to you when considering taking on a dog.
