VetCostCalc

Vet Cost by Breed: Year-by-Year Projector

Vet costs vary dramatically by breed — from $350/year for an American Shorthair to $2,000/year for a Bulldog. Pick your breed to see a year-by-year cost projection based on your pet’s current age.

Dog Breeds (51)

Sorted by annual vet cost, high to low.

Mastiff

Very high
$800–$2,200/yr
9-yr lifespan · giant

Saint Bernard

Very high
$750–$2,000/yr
9-yr lifespan · giant

Bulldog

Very high
$700–$2,000/yr
9-yr lifespan · medium

French Bulldog

High
$650–$1,800/yr
11-yr lifespan · small

Bernese Mountain Dog

Very high
$650–$1,800/yr
8-yr lifespan · large

Cane Corso

High
$700–$1,800/yr
10-yr lifespan · giant

Bloodhound

High
$650–$1,700/yr
11-yr lifespan · large

Akita

High
$620–$1,500/yr
11-yr lifespan · large

Great Dane

High
$600–$1,500/yr
8-yr lifespan · large

Bull Terrier

High
$580–$1,500/yr
12-yr lifespan · medium

Doberman Pinscher

High
$520–$1,400/yr
11-yr lifespan · large

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

High
$550–$1,400/yr
11-yr lifespan · small

Boxer

High
$550–$1,400/yr
10-yr lifespan · large

Boston Terrier

High
$550–$1,400/yr
13-yr lifespan · small

Great Pyrenees

Moderate
$530–$1,300/yr
10-yr lifespan · large

Rottweiler

Moderate-high
$500–$1,300/yr
10-yr lifespan · large

Basset Hound

Moderate-high
$500–$1,300/yr
12-yr lifespan · medium

Chow Chow

Moderate-high
$520–$1,300/yr
12-yr lifespan · medium

German Shepherd

Moderate-high
$500–$1,300/yr
10-yr lifespan · large

Alaskan Malamute

Moderate
$550–$1,300/yr
11-yr lifespan · large

Golden Retriever

Moderate-high
$500–$1,200/yr
11-yr lifespan · large

Weimaraner

Moderate
$490–$1,200/yr
11-yr lifespan · large

Dalmatian

Moderate-high
$500–$1,200/yr
12-yr lifespan · large

Samoyed

Moderate
$450–$1,100/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Irish Setter

Moderate
$480–$1,100/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Moderate
$450–$1,100/yr
13-yr lifespan · small

Labrador Retriever

Moderate
$480–$1,100/yr
12-yr lifespan · large

Miniature Schnauzer

Moderate
$430–$1,100/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Maltese

Moderate
$420–$1,050/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

West Highland White Terrier

Moderate
$420–$1,000/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Siberian Husky

Moderate
$420–$1,000/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Australian Shepherd

Moderate
$420–$1,000/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Poodle (Standard)

Moderate
$450–$1,000/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Pomeranian

Moderate
$400–$1,000/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Dachshund

Moderate-high
$400–$1,000/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Cocker Spaniel

Moderate
$420–$1,000/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Vizsla

Low
$410–$980/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Havanese

Low-moderate
$390–$950/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Border Collie

Low
$420–$950/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Shetland Sheepdog

Moderate
$400–$950/yr
13-yr lifespan · small

Yorkshire Terrier

Moderate
$380–$900/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Standard Schnauzer

Low-moderate
$380–$900/yr
14-yr lifespan · medium

German Shorthaired Pointer

Low-moderate
$400–$900/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Shih Tzu

Moderate
$380–$900/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Bichon Frise

Low-moderate
$380–$900/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Shiba Inu

Low-moderate
$380–$880/yr
13-yr lifespan · small

Beagle

Low-moderate
$380–$850/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Jack Russell Terrier

Low-moderate
$350–$850/yr
14-yr lifespan · small

Whippet

Low
$360–$850/yr
14-yr lifespan · medium

Australian Cattle Dog

Low
$350–$800/yr
14-yr lifespan · medium

Chihuahua

Low-moderate
$300–$700/yr
15-yr lifespan · small

Cat Breeds (10)

Cat vet costs average $350–$1,600/year depending on breed and health risk.

Persian

High
$600–$1,600/yr
14-yr lifespan · medium

Sphynx

High
$580–$1,600/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Scottish Fold

High
$550–$1,500/yr
13-yr lifespan · medium

Maine Coon

Moderate
$450–$1,200/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Ragdoll

Moderate
$440–$1,150/yr
13-yr lifespan · large

Bengal

Moderate
$430–$1,100/yr
14-yr lifespan · medium

British Shorthair

Moderate
$420–$1,100/yr
15-yr lifespan · medium

Siamese

Moderate
$400–$1,100/yr
15-yr lifespan · medium

Abyssinian

Moderate
$400–$1,050/yr
15-yr lifespan · medium

American Shorthair

Low
$350–$900/yr
15-yr lifespan · medium

How the Projector Works

What does the age-based projector show?

Enter your pet’s current age and get a year-by-year estimate of vet costs through their expected lifespan. Puppy and kitten years cost roughly 2× the adult average (vaccines, spay/neuter, first-year setup). Years 1–2 are cheapest. Senior years climb as monitoring and chronic conditions increase.

How accurate are these estimates?

The estimates are based on AVMA fee surveys, Banfield State of Pet Health reports, and breed club health data. They reflect national averages for healthy pets with moderate care. Your actual costs will vary by location (urban vets cost 30–60% more), your pet’s individual health, and your care choices.

Does location affect vet costs?

Yes, significantly. Vet costs in NYC, San Francisco, and Los Angeles run 50–65% above the national average. Rural areas run 15–25% below. The projector lets you adjust for your location type.

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