Cost of owning a dog in Georgia
Services in Georgia are priced at 97.3% of the US level (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024) — below the national average, so service-heavy costs come in a little lighter than the US figure. 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 | 24% |
| Vet & preventive1 exam, core vaccines, heartworm test, dental every 3 yrs, 12 months of parasite prevention | $782 | 30% |
| InsuranceAccident & illness plan, US average, adjusted for state | $814 | 31% |
| GroomingHome grooming: brush, clippers, shampoo | $24 | 1% |
| Supplies & gearReplacement toys, waste bags, treats | $58 | 2% |
| Training & boardingUS average yearly boarding spend, adjusted for state | $313 | 12% |
Where Georgia sits
| Services price level | 97.3 |
| Rank among 51 (1 = cheapest) | #15 |
| All-items price level | 96.3 |
| Goods price level | 98.9 |
| Housing rents level | 88.7 |
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 Georgia
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 | $2,494 | $3,447 | $25,742 |
| Labrador RetrieverAKC #2 · large | $3,232 | $4,232 | $42,737 |
| Golden RetrieverAKC #3 · large | $2,959 | $3,959 | $40,740 |
| German Shepherd DogAKC #4 · large | $3,250 | $4,250 | $37,316 |
| DachshundAKC #5 · small | $2,482 | $3,435 | $34,719 |
| Miniature PoodleAKC #6 · small | $2,781 | $3,734 | $40,967 |
| Standard PoodleAKC #6 · large | $3,668 | $4,668 | $52,592 |
| Toy PoodleAKC #6 · toy | $2,623 | $3,576 | $38,959 |
| BeagleAKC #7 · small | $2,514 | $3,467 | $33,022 |
| RottweilerAKC #8 · giant | $3,339 | $4,364 | $36,632 |
| German Shorthaired PointerAKC #9 · large | $3,093 | $4,093 | $42,036 |
| BulldogAKC #10 · medium | $2,720 | $3,675 | $27,899 |
| Cane CorsoAKC #11 · giant | $3,482 | $4,507 | $29,222 |
| Cavalier King Charles SpanielAKC #12 · small | $2,734 | $3,687 | $34,008 |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)AKC #13 · toy | $2,573 | $3,526 | $36,298 |
Cheapest to keep in Georgia
- 01Chihuahua$2,140
- 02Russian Toy$2,183
- 03Toy Fox Terrier$2,204
Most expensive to keep in Georgia
- 01Black Russian Terrier$4,444
- 02Komondor$4,138
- 03Leonberger$4,137
State pages use one price index for all of Georgia; a big-city clinic and a rural one can differ more than any two states. How the state adjustment works.