Icelandic Sheepdog First Year Costs

Upfront Costs

Rare Breed Acquisition

• Puppy from health-tested breeder: $1,500–$2,500. Health testing includes OFA hips/elbows and CAER eye certification.
• Initial vet visit and puppy vaccines: $150–$350
• Spay or neuter: $250–$500
• Crate (large): $70–$150
• Bowls, collar, leash, ID tag: $60–$130
• Small-to-medium breed puppy food (first months): $70–$140
• Puppy classes: $100–$200
• Grooming tools: $50–$90

Upfront total estimate: $2,250–$4,060

First Year Recurring

Moderate Ongoing Costs

• Food: $55–$90/month. Annual: $660–$1,080.
• Routine vet visits and vaccines: $250–$450
• Heartworm/parasite prevention: $90–$180/year
• Pet insurance: $30–$55/month. Annual: $360–$660.
• Grooming (occasional professional blowout): $60–$100 x 2/year: $120–$200
• Toys and enrichment: $80–$180/year

First-year recurring total (with insurance): $1,560–$2,750

Total & Ongoing

Year One and Annual Budget

Total first-year estimate (with insurance): $3,810–$6,810

Annual ongoing costs after year one:

• Food: $660–$1,080
• Routine vet: $200–$400
• Parasite prevention: $90–$180
• Pet insurance: $360–$720
• Grooming: $120–$200
• Miscellaneous: $100–$200

Estimated annual ongoing total: $1,530–$2,780