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The dog breed cost sorter

Sort 272 dogs by what they cost to feed, insure and own — and filter by size, shedding and budget. Click any column to sort.

📍 Prices for United States (USD) — switch country.
BreedSize Avg lbFood/yr Insurance/yrLifetime LifespanSheddingApartment
Food computed from breed weight (vet RER/MER); insurance = NAPHIA average × breed health-risk tier & size. US estimates.

Cheapest dogs to own (lifetime)

Japanese Chin
Small · eats 0.9 cups/day
$17,600
lifetime cost
English Toy Spaniel
Small · eats 1.1 cups/day
$19,300
lifetime cost
Russian Toy
Small · eats 0.7 cups/day
$19,600
lifetime cost
Danish-Swedish Farmdog
Small · eats 1.6 cups/day
$20,100
lifetime cost
Toy Fox Terrier
Small · eats 0.6 cups/day
$20,600
lifetime cost
Jagdterrier
Small · eats 1.7 cups/day
$20,700
lifetime cost