Top 10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds: First Year Costs Breakdown

Average cost based on high and low estimates. “Others” combines grooming, training, pet insurance, toys & treats, and licensing. 2025 edition.

Purchase CostMedical CareFoodOthersTotal first year

Irish Wolfhound

$2,500

$1,400

$1,700

$4,020

$9,620

American Bully

$6,000

$400

$900

$1,640

$8,940

Irish Setter

$2,100

$1,100

$3,670

$7,970

Lagotto Romagnolo

$2,750

$750

$1,980

$2,175

$7,655

Mastiff

$2,500

$1,150

$1,200

$2,570

$7,420

Miniature Bull Terrier

$4,000

$900

$450

$2,020

$7,370

Neapolitan Mastiff

$2,750

$900

$1,050

$2,570

$7,270

Goldendoodle

$3,500

$950

$900

$1,845

$7,195

Great Dane

$1,800

$1,333

$1,650

$2,400

$7,183

Leonberger

$2,250

$1,050

$1,200

$2,570

$7,070

Source: CitizenShipper's ResearchCitizenShipper