Cost of owning a dog in Louisiana
Services in Louisiana are priced at 95.7% 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 | $777 | 30% |
| InsuranceAccident & illness plan, US average, adjusted for state | $800 | 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 | $308 | 12% |
Where Louisiana sits
| Services price level | 95.7 |
| Rank among 51 (1 = cheapest) | #10 |
| All-items price level | 88.2 |
| Goods price level | 93.7 |
| Housing rents level | 63.1 |
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 Louisiana
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 | $2,469 | $3,409 | $25,475 |
| Labrador RetrieverAKC #2 · large | $3,208 | $4,195 | $42,385 |
| Golden RetrieverAKC #3 · large | $2,935 | $3,922 | $40,384 |
| German Shepherd DogAKC #4 · large | $3,226 | $4,213 | $37,015 |
| DachshundAKC #5 · small | $2,457 | $3,397 | $34,350 |
| Miniature PoodleAKC #6 · small | $2,748 | $3,688 | $40,462 |
| Standard PoodleAKC #6 · large | $3,631 | $4,618 | $52,031 |
| Toy PoodleAKC #6 · toy | $2,589 | $3,529 | $38,452 |
| BeagleAKC #7 · small | $2,489 | $3,429 | $32,674 |
| RottweilerAKC #8 · giant | $3,315 | $4,327 | $36,351 |
| German Shorthaired PointerAKC #9 · large | $3,069 | $4,056 | $41,674 |
| BulldogAKC #10 · medium | $2,696 | $3,638 | $27,644 |
| Cane CorsoAKC #11 · giant | $3,458 | $4,470 | $29,014 |
| Cavalier King Charles SpanielAKC #12 · small | $2,702 | $3,642 | $33,599 |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)AKC #13 · toy | $2,540 | $3,480 | $35,830 |
Cheapest to keep in Louisiana
- 01Chihuahua$2,114
- 02Russian Toy$2,158
- 03Toy Fox Terrier$2,179
Most expensive to keep in Louisiana
- 01Black Russian Terrier$4,405
- 02Leonberger$4,103
- 03Komondor$4,099
State pages use one price index for all of Louisiana; a big-city clinic and a rural one can differ more than any two states. How the state adjustment works.