A Brittany puppy typically costs between $700 and $1,500 from a reputable breeder, though prices vary depending on lineage, location, and coat color. But the purchase price is just the beginning.
With monthly food costs around $45, annual vet bills averaging $400, and grooming around $150/year, the first year of owning a Brittany will cost roughly $3,141.
Over a Brittany's average lifespan of 12–14 years, you can expect to spend $28,733 or more in total. Use the calculator below to get a personalized estimate based on your specific choices for food quality, grooming, and insurance.
Brittanys are one of the cheapest sporting breeds to own across a full lifespan. Puppies run $700-$1,500 from a hobby breeder; food is moderate ($40-$55/month); grooming is essentially free with weekly brushing; routine vet care is unremarkable. Lifespan is 12-14 years and the breed is genuinely structurally sound.
Hidden costs the calculator misses are mostly environmental, not medical. Brittanys need real exercise — 60-90 minutes daily of running, off-leash work, or field training. A bored Brittany is a destructive Brittany ($1,000-$2,500 in property damage in the first two years if exercise is short). A 5-foot fenced yard and a GPS tracker collar ($100-$200) are reasonable infrastructure. Hip dysplasia is present but uncommon in well-bred lines; epilepsy occurs in some lines and lifetime medication runs $30-$60/month plus diagnostics ($400-$800 at onset). Hypothyroidism in middle age is treated with cheap daily levothyroxine. Ear infections from active outdoor lifestyles are routine ($150-$300/year on cleaners and occasional drops).
Realistic ongoing budget: $120-$170/month for a healthy adult, all-in. Where owners over-spend: 'pointer/setter performance' kibbles at $90/bag versus a quality 26-28% protein active formula at $50. Where penny-pinching backfires: trying to make a Brittany a backyard pet. They are bred for daily field work; without an outlet, the destructive behavior cost will exceed any savings on dog walkers or daycare ($25-$50/day for the days you can't deliver exercise yourself).
From a reputable breeder
$700 – $1,500
Average
$1,100
Adopting from a rescue typically costs $100–$500, which includes spay/neuter and initial vaccinations.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial supplies (leash, bowls, collar) | $300 |
| First-year vet visits & vaccines | $400 |
| Spay/neuter surgery | $350 |
| Basic obedience training | $200 |
| Crate, bed & toys | $250 |
| Food (mid quality) | $540 |
| Grooming (professional) | $150 |
| Flea, tick & heartworm prevention | $300 |
| Treats & replacement toys | $75 |
| Pet insurance ($48/mo) | $576 |
| First Year Total | $3,141 |
* Excludes purchase price. Add $1,100 (avg) for total first-year investment.
| Expense | Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| Food (mid quality) | $540 |
| Routine vet care | $400 |
| Grooming (professional) | $150 |
| Flea, tick & heartworm prevention | $300 |
| Treats & replacement toys | $75 |
| Pet insurance ($48/mo) | $576 |
| Annual Total | $2,041 |
Minimum
$26,692
12 year lifespan
Average
$28,733
estimated total
Maximum
$30,774
14 year lifespan
Includes purchase price (avg $1,100), first-year costs, and 12–14 years of recurring expenses.
Brittany — Annual Cost
$2,041
Average Dog — Annual Cost
$2,035
A Brittany costs about $6 more per year than the average dog. The average dog costs approximately $1,200 to purchase and $2,035/year to maintain.
A Brittany typically costs between $700–$1,500 from a reputable breeder. Prices vary based on lineage, breeder reputation, location, and coat color. Adopting from a rescue can cost $100–$500.
The annual cost of owning a Brittany is approximately $2,041, covering food, veterinary care, grooming, preventive healthcare, and extras. This does not include the purchase price or first-year startup costs.
Over a Brittany's 12–14 year lifespan, you can expect to spend between $26,692 and $30,774 in total, including the purchase price, first-year expenses, and ongoing annual costs.
Brittanys are prone to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism. Pet insurance typically costs $48/month for a medium-sized dog and can save thousands in unexpected vet bills. It's especially worth considering given this breed's health profile.
Monthly food costs for a Brittany average around $45. Budget kibble may cost about $31/month, while premium food runs about $68/month. The right choice depends on your dog's health needs and your budget.
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