Labrador Retriever — cost & care
Friendly, active, outgoing. Large sporting dog.
A Labrador Retriever costs roughly $35,700 over its lifetime (11–13 years), or about $2,740/year: ~$965 food, ~$640 insurance, ~$800 routine vet, ~$80 grooming. Purchase price runs $800–$2,500.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
4.3cups of food / day (~32.2 lb/mo)
8.4cups of water / day
12 yraverage lifespan (11–13)
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A Labrador Retriever eats ~32.2 lb/month. Shop large-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $800–$2,500 |
| Food / year | $965 (4.3 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $640 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $800 |
| Grooming / year | $80 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $250 |
| Total annual | $2,740 |
| Lifetime total | $35,700 |
Breed stats
| Size | Large |
| Avg weight | 68 lb |
| Height | 21–24 in |
| Lifespan | 11–13 yrs |
| Group | Sporting |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 5/5 |
| Trainability | 5/5 |
| Good with families | 5/5 |
| Apartment-friendly | 2/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 |
| Grooming need | 2/5 |
| Barking | 3/5 |
Common health conditions
- Hip & elbow dysplasia
- Obesity
- Bloat
- 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 Labrador Retriever cost per year?
About $2,740 a year — roughly $965 food, $640 insurance, $800 vet and $80 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Labrador Retriever?
Around $35,700 across its 11–13-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Labrador Retriever eat?
About 4.3 cups of food a day (~32.2 lb per month).
How much water should a Labrador Retriever drink?
About 8.4 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic?
No — the Labrador Retriever sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.