This is probably the estimated average cost for all dogs, big & small, in all parts of the US: large metros, suburbia, and boonies. The cost is not uniform depe

This is probably the estimated average cost for all dogs, big & small, in all parts of the US: large metros, suburbia, and boonies. The cost is not uniform depending on the type of dog, area, and owner (think the cost of accessories, grooming, 'day care' and travel). It probably doesn't factor in pet health insurance either. This said, I didn't look at the methodology or data.