Cost planner
What does a small dog really cost?
Realistic guide figures for Germany, based on our experience with small breeds. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Grooming
Location
One-off costs
- Puppy price (responsible breeder)
- €2,400
- Basic equipment
- €420
- Crate and car seat
- €160
- First veterinary visits
- €180
- Neutering / chip registration (optional)
- €0
- Σ
- €3,160
Running costs per year
- Food
- €540
- Vet including vaccination and prevention
- €320
- Grooming
- €480
- Dog tax
- €120
- Liability and surgery insurance
- €330
- Dog school
- €400
- Emergency reserve
- €400
- Σ
- €2,590
Over a dog's life of 15 years this amounts to roughly €42,010. Reserves for surgery and dental treatment are included.