Affordability calculator
What salary do you need to afford a beagle?
Almost nothing at the groomer, and the highest food bill of any dog its size. The costs arrive as vet visits.
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beagleAlmost nothing at the groomer, and the highest food bill of any dog its size. The costs arrive as vet visits.
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The numbers behind this page
Monthly cost of a beagle in Ontario, at the default assumptions.
| Cost | Per month |
|---|---|
| Food | $75 |
| Routine vet and dental | $63 |
| Pet insurance | $53 |
| Grooming | $17 |
| Flea, tick and heartworm prevention | $25 |
| Boarding and daycare | $37 |
| Toys, treats and replacing what gets chewed | $22 |
| Municipal dog licence | $2 |
| Every month, all in | $293 |
| Cash needed up front | $2,850 |
| Total over an 11-year life | $41,471 |