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

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

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

Restricted
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, certain breeds must be kept on a short strong lead by a person over 16, and muzzled in public.

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