Australian dog budget

What will owning a dog cost?

Start with recent national spending averages, then replace them with your own quotes and plans. The useful number is the one that reflects your household.

Build your budget

Dog sizeSize adjusts the food starting point only. Replace it with a real food quote when you can. Purchase or adoption fee ($)Enter the actual fee. Shelter inclusions vary. Other one-off setup ($)Registration, microchip, desexing, vaccination, bedding, lead, bowls and other initial needs. Food and supplements, monthly ($) Routine health and preventatives, monthly ($)Routine vet care, medicines, flea, worm and tick treatment—not emergencies. Products and accessories, monthly ($) Insurance, monthly ($)The starting figure is average spending across all households, including uninsured dogs. Replace it with a policy quote or zero. Grooming and training, monthly ($) Walking, boarding and transport, monthly ($) Other ongoing costs, monthly ($)

Your estimated dog budget

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Annual dog cost breakdown
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