Cost of owning a dog in Utah
Services in Utah are priced at 99.0% 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 | 24% |
| Vet & preventive1 exam, core vaccines, heartworm test, dental every 3 yrs, 12 months of parasite prevention | $788 | 30% |
| InsuranceAccident & illness plan, US average, adjusted for state | $827 | 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 | $319 | 12% |
Where Utah sits
| Services price level | 99.0 |
| Rank among 51 (1 = cheapest) | #22 |
| All-items price level | 98.9 |
| Goods price level | 96.4 |
| Housing rents level | 107.8 |
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 Utah
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 | $2,519 | $3,485 | $26,007 |
| Labrador RetrieverAKC #2 · large | $3,256 | $4,269 | $43,085 |
| Golden RetrieverAKC #3 · large | $2,983 | $3,996 | $41,091 |
| German Shepherd DogAKC #4 · large | $3,274 | $4,287 | $37,613 |
| DachshundAKC #5 · small | $2,507 | $3,473 | $35,083 |
| Miniature PoodleAKC #6 · small | $2,814 | $3,780 | $41,466 |
| Standard PoodleAKC #6 · large | $3,704 | $4,717 | $53,133 |
| Toy PoodleAKC #6 · toy | $2,656 | $3,622 | $39,464 |
| BeagleAKC #7 · small | $2,539 | $3,505 | $33,365 |
| RottweilerAKC #8 · giant | $3,363 | $4,401 | $36,909 |
| German Shorthaired PointerAKC #9 · large | $3,117 | $4,130 | $42,392 |
| BulldogAKC #10 · medium | $2,745 | $3,713 | $28,162 |
| Cane CorsoAKC #11 · giant | $3,506 | $4,544 | $29,429 |
| Cavalier King Charles SpanielAKC #12 · small | $2,766 | $3,732 | $34,414 |
| Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)AKC #13 · toy | $2,605 | $3,571 | $36,763 |
Cheapest to keep in Utah
- 01Chihuahua$2,165
- 02Russian Toy$2,208
- 03Toy Fox Terrier$2,229
Most expensive to keep in Utah
- 01Black Russian Terrier$4,484
- 02Komondor$4,178
- 03Leonberger$4,171
State pages use one price index for all of Utah; a big-city clinic and a rural one can differ more than any two states. How the state adjustment works.