Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from United Kingdom baselines and peer-reviewed breed-health data — your real cost depends on your dog, city and choices. See the methodology.
Beagle vs Cocker Spaniel: lifetime cost to own
A Beagle works out cheaper over its lifetime in the UK — about £161 less than a Cocker Spaniel. Full side-by-side below.
Beagle
small · ~13 yr lifespan
£20,604
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- £750
- First-year setup
- £433.10
- Annual recurring
- £1,487
- Expected health costs
- £94.76
Cocker Spaniel
small · ~13 yr lifespan
£20,765
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- £965
- First-year setup
- £433.10
- Annual recurring
- £1,487
- Expected health costs
- £41.22
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Beagle | Cocker Spaniel |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | £750 | £965 |
| First-year setup | £433.10 | £433.10 |
| Food | £5,460 | £5,460 |
| Routine vet | £4,545 | £4,545 |
| Grooming | £3,861 | £3,861 |
| Insurance | £5,460 | £5,460 |
| health_risk | £94.76 | £41.22 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.