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# How much will your puppy cost in the first year?

Answer a few quick questions about size, breed, lifestyle and where you live, and we'll give you a personalised first-year cost — based on UK averages from PDSA, Battersea and ABI.

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### What size will your puppy be when fully grown?

This drives food, insurance and neutering costs.

Toy / very small

Under 5kg (e.g. Chihuahua)

Small

5–10kg (e.g. Cavalier)

Medium

10–25kg (e.g. Cocker Spaniel)

Large

25–40kg (e.g. Labrador)

Giant

Over 40kg (e.g. Great Dane)

Pick an option to continue.

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