Cost of dog ownership

We are often asked what the cost of owning a dog entails.

Below we have listed out some of the average costs for a healthy dog, but the exact costs depend on the size, and in the case of neutering, the sex and size of your dog. So, you can expect to spend approximately €1,600 a year on your dog, but you may also need to include the cost of boarding kennels onto that and grooming fees if your dog has a coat that needs to be professionally groomed.

If you work full-time and have no one to take care of your dog during the day, you may want to consider using a doggie day care or dog walking service.  These could cost anywhere between €10-€35 per day so are worth factoring into your budget if you expect to you’ll have to use them!

• Spay/Neuter: €350
• Vaccinations: €100-150 per year
• Worm/Flea Treatments: €180 per year
• Pet Insurance: €300 per year
• Dog Licence: €20 per year
• Dog Food: €600 per year
• Dog Bed: €40
• Dog Crate: €50
• Lead: €20
• Collar/Harness: €30
• Shampoo/Brush: €20 per year
• Food & Water Bowls: €30
• Toys: €100 per year
• Chews: €100 per year
• Poo Bags: €60 per year
• Pee Pads: €40
• Training: €60 per year
• Boarding Kennels: €300
• Grooming: €300
• Dog Walker/Doggie Day Care: €10-35 per day as needed

We hope this is of some help to you when considering taking on a dog.