Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cost

*Costs vary due to a number of factors, including the shelter, breeder and/or veterinarian that you use as well the size and age of your dog and your stance in regard to obedience training.

Most & Least Expensive Dog Breeds:

Breeders are the most attractive option for people who want to get a very specific type of dog – especially puppies – without delay. But costs — both the purchase price and the ongoing cost of care — vary widely by breed, which means it’s important to do your homework before shelling out a lot of money and bringing a new dog into your home.

With that in mind, WalletHub supplemented previously published reports about the most and least expensive dog breeds with independent cost comparison research to gauge the immediate financial implications of purchasing different types of dogs. And in case you were wondering, the most expensive dog in the world was a Tibetan Mastiff, purchased in 2014 for nearly $2 million! Fortunately, that was a unique case.

Most Expensive Dog Breeds

(Average Puppy Price)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel(, 819)
English Bulldog(, 812)
Tibetan Mastiff(, 517)
Samoyed(, 263)
French Bulldog(, 122)
Rottweiler(, 824)
Chow Chow($2, 684)
Egyptian Pharaoh Hound($2, 500)
Portuguese Water Dog($2, 449)
Great Dane($2, 399)
Norfolk Terrier($2, 300)
Akita(, 250) Black Russian Terrier(, 143)
German Shepherd(, 860)
Saluki(, 767) Least Expensive Dog Breeds

(Average Puppy Price)

American/English Foxhounds(5)
Rat Terrier(0)
Australian Terrier($550)
English Setter($625)
American Hairless Terrier($800)
Beagle($875)

Cost Of Owning A Dog

It’s no wonder why financial fears are among the most popular impediments to dog ownership, according to surveys conducted by the American Humane Society, which indicate that 29% of non-dog-owners cite “general costs” as their main reason for not getting a dog either for the first time or after having one previously. It’s an expensive commitment to make, running the average owner north of $2, 000 per year, according to data from the APPA and the ASPCA.

Even if you minimize initial costs by adopting rather than buying a dog, your wallet’s not out of the woods. You’d still need to pay for everything from food to medical care (both of which vary in cost based on a dog’s size), and it all adds up to a fairly hefty tab that you’ll have to factor in to your budget. In many cases, the amount owners wind up spending on their pooch each month would be enough to cover the ongoing cost of leasing a decent set of wheels – a Honda Civic or a Ford Focus, for example.

Below, we’ll give both you and your wallet a better idea of what to expect, from the cost of your puppy starter kit to core annual expenses and even some one-off bills that prospective dog owners often overlook.

Recurring Expenses: