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🐾PawCost

Australian pet budgets · Free to use

What will your pet
really cost?

Monthly, first-year and lifetime costs for your dog or cat. Make the budget your own.

Estimate my costs ↓Dog costsCat costs

Your pet. Your budget.

Choose a breed, then adjust where and how you’ll care for them. All amounts are AUD.

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Planning estimates, not quotes. See assumptions and source status.

Start with the decision in front of you

Toy Poodle costs Food, grooming and a long-term budget →Miniature Poodle costs Compare the ongoing commitment →Bringing your first pet home Separate setup from recurring expenses →

Explore Dog Budgets

Cavoodle

Model purchase$3,500 – $7,000
Model lifespan12–15 years

Labrador Retriever

Model purchase$2,500 – $5,000
Model lifespan10–13 years

Golden Retriever

Model purchase$3,000 – $7,000
Model lifespan10–12 years

French Bulldog

Model purchase$3,500 – $8,000
Model lifespan9–12 years

Explore Cat Budgets

Domestic Shorthair

Model purchase$0 – $200
Model lifespan12–18 years

Ragdoll

Model purchase$2,000 – $4,000
Model lifespan12–17 years

British Shorthair

Model purchase$2,000 – $4,500
Model lifespan12–17 years

Bengal

Model purchase$3,000 – $6,000
Model lifespan12–16 years
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