Dog Breed Explorer

Monthly costs, health issues, and lifespan by breed

Labrador Retriever

Sizelarge
Avg food cost€70/mo
Avg lifespan12 years
Common issues: Hip dysplasia, Obesity

German Shepherd

Restricted
Sizelarge
Avg food cost€75/mo
Avg lifespan11 years
Common issues: Hip dysplasia, Bloat

Golden Retriever

Sizelarge
Avg food cost€70/mo
Avg lifespan11 years
Common issues: Cancer, Hip dysplasia

French Bulldog

Sizesmall
Avg food cost€40/mo
Avg lifespan11 years
Common issues: Breathing, Skin, Spine

Cockapoo

Sizemedium
Avg food cost€45/mo
Avg lifespan14 years
Common issues: Ear infections, Patella

Springer Spaniel

Sizemedium
Avg food cost€50/mo
Avg lifespan13 years
Common issues: Ear infections, Hip dysplasia

Jack Russell Terrier

Sizesmall
Avg food cost€30/mo
Avg lifespan15 years
Common issues: Patella, Eye

Border Collie

Sizemedium
Avg food cost€50/mo
Avg lifespan13 years
Common issues: Hip dysplasia, Epilepsy

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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Sizemedium
Avg food cost€50/mo
Avg lifespan13 years
Common issues: Skin, Cataracts

Bernese Mountain Dog

Sizelarge
Avg food cost€90/mo
Avg lifespan8 years
Common issues: Cancer, Hip dysplasia

Pit Bull Terrier

Restricted
Sizemedium
Avg food cost€55/mo
Avg lifespan13 years
Common issues: Skin, Hip

Japanese Tosa

Restricted
Sizelarge
Avg food cost€85/mo
Avg lifespan10 years
Common issues: Bloat, Hip

Dogo Argentino

Sizelarge
Avg food cost€80/mo
Avg lifespan11 years
Common issues: Deafness, Hip

Rottweiler

Restricted
Sizelarge
Avg food cost€80/mo
Avg lifespan10 years
Common issues: Cancer, Heart

Restricted Breeds in Ireland

Under the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998, ten restricted breeds (and their strains/crosses) must, in a public place, be muzzled and kept on a strong lead no longer than 2 metres by a person over 16 who is capable of controlling the dog.

American Pit Bull TerrierEnglish Bull TerrierStaffordshire Bull TerrierBull MastiffDobermann PinscherGerman Shepherd / AlsatianRhodesian RidgebackRottweilerJapanese AkitaJapanese TosaBandog
Breed information is general guidance. Individual dogs vary. Consult breeders and vets for specific advice.
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