Cost of owning a dog in Wyoming
Services in Wyoming are priced at 100.4% 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 | $792 | 30% |
| InsuranceAccident & illness plan, US average, adjusted for state | $840 | 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 | $323 | 12% |
Where Wyoming sits
| Services price level | 100.4 |
| Rank among 51 (1 = cheapest) | #33 |
| All-items price level | 92.7 |
| Goods price level | 95.4 |
| Housing rents level | 71.1 |
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 Wyoming
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 | $2,542 | $3,520 | $26,250 |
| Labrador RetrieverAKC #2 · large | $3,278 | $4,303 | $43,401 |
| Golden RetrieverAKC #3 · large | $3,005 | $4,030 | $41,409 |
| German Shepherd DogAKC #4 · large | $3,296 | $4,321 | $37,884 |
| DachshundAKC #5 · small | $2,530 | $3,508 | $35,414 |
| Miniature PoodleAKC #6 · small | $2,844 | $3,822 | $41,916 |
| Standard PoodleAKC #6 · large | $3,737 | $4,762 | $53,625 |
| Toy PoodleAKC #6 · toy | $2,685 | $3,663 | $39,906 |
| BeagleAKC #7 · small | $2,562 | $3,540 | $33,678 |
| RottweilerAKC #8 · giant | $3,385 | $4,435 | $37,162 |
| German Shorthaired PointerAKC #9 · large | $3,139 | $4,164 | $42,715 |
| BulldogAKC #10 · medium | $2,766 | $3,746 | $28,389 |
| Cane CorsoAKC #11 · giant | $3,528 | $4,578 | $29,620 |
| Cavalier King Charles SpanielAKC #12 · small | $2,796 | $3,774 | $34,792 |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)AKC #13 · toy | $2,634 | $3,612 | $37,182 |
Cheapest to keep in Wyoming
- 01Chihuahua$2,187
- 02Russian Toy$2,231
- 03Toy Fox Terrier$2,252
Most expensive to keep in Wyoming
- 01Black Russian Terrier$4,520
- 02Komondor$4,214
- 03Leonberger$4,202
State pages use one price index for all of Wyoming; a big-city clinic and a rural one can differ more than any two states. How the state adjustment works.