How much does a Beagle cost?

Data reviewed August 1, 2026

Quick answer

A Beagle costs $790 to $2,260 per year to own. The low end covers food, routine vet care, grooming, and supplies; the high end adds an accident and illness insurance policy. Expect $1,290 to $5,060 in the first year and $10,000 to $36,700 over a typical 12 to 15 year lifespan. Temperament: merry scent hound, food-motivated escape artist.

Annual cost breakdown

Category	Annual cost	Notes
Food	$265 to $380	20 to 30 lb medium breed
Routine vet care	$330 to $465	exams, vaccines, preventives
Grooming	$50 to $200	mostly DIY
Supplies & misc	$150 to $350	toys, beds, replacements
Insurance (optional)	$640 to $865	90% of the national average premium
Total	$790 to $2,260	low end excludes insurance

Up-front costs

From a breeder: $500 to $1,500 for a well-bred Beagle from health-tested parents.
Adoption: $50 to $300 through shelters and breed-specific rescues.
First-year total including setup, initial vet work, and a full year of care: $1,290 to $5,060.

Health costs to know about

Among the more affordable breeds to insure.
Ear infections and obesity are the main recurring costs.
Epilepsy appears in some lines; daily medication runs $30 to $100 per month.

How this compares

See the full breed cost table to compare all 12 breeds we track, or build a personalized estimate with the dog cost calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Beagle cost per month?

About $66 to $188 per month, covering food, routine vet care, grooming, supplies, and optional insurance.

How much does a Beagle puppy cost?

$500 to $1,500 from a reputable breeder, or $50 to $300 through adoption. Total first-year cost including care runs $1,290 to $5,060.

How long do Beagles live?

Typically 12 to 15 years, which puts realistic lifetime ownership cost at $10,000 to $36,700.

Sources

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