Cost of owning a dog in Florida
Services in Florida are priced at 101.3% of the US level (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024) — about the national average, so the US-wide figures on this site apply almost unchanged. Food, gear and medication bought online cost the same everywhere, so the difference lands on the vet, groomer, kennel and insurer.
| Category | per year | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Food & treats929 kcal/day × $1.42 per 1,000 kcal + 30% treats | $625 | 23% |
| Vet & preventive1 exam, core vaccines, heartworm test, dental every 3 yrs, 12 months of parasite prevention | $795 | 30% |
| InsuranceAccident & illness plan, US average, adjusted for state | $847 | 32% |
| GroomingHome grooming: brush, clippers, shampoo | $24 | 1% |
| Supplies & gearReplacement toys, waste bags, treats | $58 | 2% |
| Training & boardingUS average yearly boarding spend, adjusted for state | $326 | 12% |
Where Florida sits
| Services price level | 101.3 |
| Rank among 51 (1 = cheapest) | #36 |
| All-items price level | 103.4 |
| Goods price level | 98.1 |
| Housing rents level | 122.1 |
100 = US average. We apply the "services: other" component to vet care, salon grooming, boarding and insurance; goods and rents are shown for context only.
Source · U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · Updated 2026-09-21
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Popular breeds priced for Florida
Typical yearly cost for an adult, standard kibble, accident & illness insurance, salon grooming for coats that need clipping. Open a breed to adjust.
| Breed | Per year | First year | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| French BulldogAKC #1 · small | $2,555 | $3,541 | $26,390 |
| Labrador RetrieverAKC #2 · large | $3,291 | $4,324 | $43,594 |
| Golden RetrieverAKC #3 · large | $3,018 | $4,051 | $41,604 |
| German Shepherd DogAKC #4 · large | $3,309 | $4,342 | $38,049 |
| DachshundAKC #5 · small | $2,543 | $3,529 | $35,609 |
| Miniature PoodleAKC #6 · small | $2,862 | $3,848 | $42,194 |
| Standard PoodleAKC #6 · large | $3,757 | $4,790 | $53,931 |
| Toy PoodleAKC #6 · toy | $2,704 | $3,690 | $40,192 |
| BeagleAKC #7 · small | $2,575 | $3,561 | $33,862 |
| RottweilerAKC #8 · giant | $3,398 | $4,456 | $37,316 |
| German Shorthaired PointerAKC #9 · large | $3,152 | $4,185 | $42,913 |
| BulldogAKC #10 · medium | $2,779 | $3,767 | $28,528 |
| Cane CorsoAKC #11 · giant | $3,541 | $4,599 | $29,733 |
| Cavalier King Charles SpanielAKC #12 · small | $2,813 | $3,799 | $35,012 |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)AKC #13 · toy | $2,652 | $3,638 | $37,440 |
Cheapest to keep in Florida
- 01Chihuahua$2,201
- 02Russian Toy$2,244
- 03Toy Fox Terrier$2,265
Most expensive to keep in Florida
- 01Black Russian Terrier$4,542
- 02Komondor$4,236
- 03Leonberger$4,220
State pages use one price index for all of Florida; a big-city clinic and a rural one can differ more than any two states. How the state adjustment works.