Beagle — cost & care
Friendly, curious, merry. Small hound dog.
A Beagle costs roughly $23,600 over its lifetime (10–15 years), or about $1,710/year: ~$460 food, ~$480 insurance, ~$450 routine vet, ~$80 grooming. Purchase price runs $500–$1,500.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
2.0cups of food / day (~15.3 lb/mo)
3.1cups of water / day
12.5 yraverage lifespan (10–15)
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| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $500–$1,500 |
| Food / year | $460 (2.0 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $480 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $450 |
| Grooming / year | $80 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $1,710 |
| Lifetime total | $23,600 |
Breed stats
| Size | Small |
| Avg weight | 25 lb |
| Height | 13–15 in |
| Lifespan | 10–15 yrs |
| Group | Hound |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 4/5 |
| Trainability | 2/5 |
| Good with families | 5/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 3/5 |
| Shedding | 3/5 |
| Grooming need | 2/5 |
| Barking | 5/5 |
Common health conditions
- Obesity
- Epilepsy
- Hypothyroidism
- Ear infections
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Beagle cost per year?
About $1,710 a year — roughly $460 food, $480 insurance, $450 vet and $80 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Beagle?
Around $23,600 across its 10–15-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Beagle eat?
About 2.0 cups of food a day (~15.3 lb per month).
How much water should a Beagle drink?
About 3.1 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Beagle hypoallergenic?
No — the Beagle sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.