Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from Canada baselines and peer-reviewed breed-health data — your real cost depends on your dog, city and choices. See the methodology.
Border Collie vs Australian Shepherd: lifetime cost to own
A Border Collie works out cheaper over its lifetime in Canada — about C$421 less than a Australian Shepherd. Full side-by-side below.
Border Collie
medium · ~13.5 yr lifespan
C$30,823
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- C$1,750
- First-year setup
- C$900
- Annual recurring
- C$2,084
- Expected health costs
- C$39.35
Australian Shepherd
medium · ~13 yr lifespan
C$31,244
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- C$3,082
- First-year setup
- C$900
- Annual recurring
- C$2,084
- Expected health costs
- C$170
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Border Collie | Australian Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | C$1,750 | C$3,082 |
| First-year setup | C$900 | C$900 |
| Food | C$10,044 | C$9,672 |
| Routine vet | C$9,585 | C$9,230 |
| Grooming | C$8,505 | C$8,190 |
| health_risk | C$39.35 | C$170 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.