Side by side
Both columns come from the same cost model, so every row is a like for like comparison.
| Measure | Beagle | Pomeranian |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime cost | $33,320 | $30,779 |
| First year | $5,138 | $5,635 |
| Monthly average | $222 | $210 |
| Puppy price | $800 to $2,000 | $1,200 to $3,000 |
| Routine care, yearly | $2,364 | $2,161 |
| Documented conditions | 26 | 9 |
| Median lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 12.2 yrs |
| Adult weight | 20 to 30 lb | 3 to 7 lb |
| Daily food | 1.8 cups | 0.5 cups |
| Grooming, yearly | $214 | $338 |
| Risk profile | Low | Moderate |
| Biggest single risk | Skin disease | Skin disease |
Health risks compared
What tends to go wrong in each breed, how often, and what it costs to treat.
| Condition | Measured result | Treatment cost |
|---|---|---|
| Skin disease | 36%1-yr clinical | $252–$679 |
| Digestive disease | 30%1-yr clinical | $354–$954 |
| Dental calculus (US) | 25%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Extracted teeth (US) | 20%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 15%1-yr clinical | $281–$756 |
| Periodontal disease | 13%1-yr clinical | $246–$663 |
| Dog bite (US) | 12%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Ear Infection (US) | 11%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Seizures (including epilepsy) (US) | 9%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Murmur (US) | 9%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Giardia (US) | 8%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Cataracts (US) | 8%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Chocolate (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Gingivitis (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Anal sac impaction | 7%1-yr clinical | $84–$226 |
| Lipoma | 7%owner survey | not priced |
| Autoimmune thyroiditis | 7%screened dogs | $169–$455 |
| Skin (cutaneous) cyst | 5%owner survey | not priced |
| Degenerative myelopathy | 4%screened dogs | not priced |
| Seizure/Fitting | 3%owner survey | $1,485–$3,999 |
| Steroid Responsive Meningitis/Arteritis | 2%owner survey | $1,485–$3,999 |
| Prolapsed third eyelid gland (Cherry eye) | 2%owner survey | $662–$1,782 |
| Skin cancer/tumor | 2%owner survey | $3,415–$9,194 |
| Hip dysplasia | 2%owner survey | $1,200–$3,500 |
| Patellar luxation | 2%screened dogs | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Congenital heart disease | 0%screened dogs | $534–$1,438 |
| Ear disease | n/a | $100–$270 |
| Obesity | n/a | $168–$452 |
| Epilepsy | n/a | $1,485–$3,999 |
| Condition | Measured result | Treatment cost |
|---|---|---|
| Skin disease | 36%1-yr clinical | $252–$679 |
| Digestive disease | 30%1-yr clinical | $354–$954 |
| Hip dysplasia | 19%screened dogs | $1,200–$3,500 |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 15%1-yr clinical | $281–$756 |
| Ear infection | 7%1-yr clinical | $100–$270 |
| Anal sac impaction | 7%1-yr clinical | $84–$226 |
| Autoimmune thyroiditis | 1%screened dogs | $169–$455 |
| Degenerative myelopathy | 1%screened dogs | not priced |
| Congenital heart disease | 0%screened dogs | $534–$1,438 |
| Dental disease | n/a | $246–$663 |
| Tracheal collapse | n/a | $484–$1,302 |
| Patellar luxation | n/a | $1,000–$5,000 |
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Common questions
Is a Beagle or a Pomeranian more expensive?
The Pomeranian is cheaper by about $2,541 over a lifetime. Beagle: $33,320. Pomeranian: $30,779. Health costs are not inside either figure. They are documented separately below, in the units each study used.
Which lives longer, a Beagle or a Pomeranian?
The Beagle has the longer typical lifespan. Beagle: 12.5 years. Pomeranian: 12.2 years.
Which is healthier, a Beagle or a Pomeranian?
Both figures below are what it costs to own the dog, not what it costs if something goes wrong. The Beagle's biggest single risk is skin disease, seen in 36% of the breed. For the Pomeranian it is skin disease, at 36%.
How we calculated this
Both breeds run through one model, so the comparison is like for like. Full method.