How Much Does a Brittany Cost? (2026 Guide)

Owning a Brittany involves a fairly predictable set of ongoing costs, though several health-related expenses can vary considerably depending on whether a dog develops one of the breed's known heritable conditions. Planning for those contingencies from the outset is as important as budgeting for routine care.

Purchasing a Brittany from a health-tested, reputable breeder in the United States typically costs between $800 and $1,800. Breeders with strong dual-purpose lines — dogs that compete in both AKC conformation and field events — sometimes price puppies at the higher end of that range or above, particularly if both parents hold field championships or Master Hunter titles. Avoid breeders offering Brittanys significantly below $600 without clear health documentation, as the cost of producing health-tested litters makes those prices unsustainable for responsible breeding programs.

Monthly food costs for a Brittany averaging 35 to 40 pounds typically run between $40 and $70, depending on whether you feed a mid-range kibble or a premium grain-free or fresh food diet. Active dogs being used for hunting or regular field work will burn considerably more calories and may require a performance formula with higher fat content during hunting season, increasing that monthly cost by $15 to $25.

Grooming needs for the Brittany are moderate. The coat is flat or lightly wavy with feathering on the legs and belly, and while it does not mat severely, it benefits from brushing two to three times per week and a professional bath and trim every eight to twelve weeks. PetSmart salon services list a bath and brush for a dog of this size at approximately $55 to $75, and a full groom including ear cleaning, nail grinding, and feathering trim runs $65 to $90 depending on location and coat condition.

Routine veterinary costs — annual exams, heartworm testing, flea and tick prevention, and core vaccines — typically total $400 to $600 per year for a healthy adult Brittany. If a dog develops epilepsy, ongoing anticonvulsant medications such as phenobarbital or potassium bromide can cost $30 to $80 per month depending on the drug and dosage, along with twice-yearly bloodwork to monitor liver function and serum drug levels, adding $200 to $400 annually. Hypothyroid management, if needed, typically costs $20 to $50 per month for levothyroxine plus periodic monitoring bloodwork.

Pet insurance is strongly advisable for this breed given the epilepsy and autoimmune risk profile. Providers such as Embrace and Healthy Paws typically quote monthly premiums of $45 to $75 for a Brittany puppy enrolled before any conditions are diagnosed, with a $250 to $500 deductible and 80 to 90 percent reimbursement. Enrolling at puppyhood locks out pre-existing condition exclusions and provides the most comprehensive coverage for the breed's known vulnerabilities.