{"id":9976,"date":"2022-03-21T10:55:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T10:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=9976"},"modified":"2023-02-09T17:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T17:43:33","slug":"how-much-does-a-dog-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/how-much-does-a-dog-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Dog Cost? Stats on Dog Related Expenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking to get a dog, you should know that dogs are pretty expensive. The price of the purebred dog is high, and other expenses you\u2019ll have while taking care of them are no joke either. We\u2019ve collected the most important numbers to show you what you can expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s start.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Does a Dog Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

To buy a purebred dog, you\u2019ll have to pay between $500 and $2.000. It can cost more depending on the breed and the demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can expect to spend around $10,000 if your dog lives for ten years, but it can be much more depending on your dog\u2019s lifespan.<\/span><\/p>\n

(ASPCA, 2021, CNBC, 2020)<\/span><\/p>\n

Top Statistics on the Dog Ownership Costs<\/span><\/h2>\n

We’ve collected the latest statistics to show you how expensive owning a dog gets and how much you\u2019ll pay for individual expenses. Let\u2019s start.<\/span><\/p>\n

To buy a purebred Tibetan Mastiff puppy, you have to pay $7,000+.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

(TheHill, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n

This makes the Tibetan Mastiff the most expensive breed you can buy. The most expensive one was sold for almost $2 million. But, they\u2019re slowly losing popularity and are abandoned in China.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adopting from a shelter costs $50-$300<\/span><\/a> and includes vaccines and other first-year expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Annual spending for one dog is roughly $1,201.<\/span><\/h3>\n

(Ameritrade, 2020)<\/span><\/p>\n

It includes food, grooming supplies, and many other things dogs need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the approximate number and depends on your individual spending ability. For example, a study has shown that <\/span>40% of owners spend less than $50 monthly, <\/span><\/a>while 3% spend more than $200.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first year with your dog will cost you around $3,221.<\/span><\/h3>\n

(ASPCA, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the most expensive year of dog ownership. You\u2019ll have to buy everything new for your dog, from chewing toys to a <\/span>quality dog bed<\/span>. There are also other expenses you have to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n