How much does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier cost per year?

About $1,680 a year for the basics. Here is where it goes.

Updated October 2026Numbers calculated for this page

A typical year with a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier costs about $1,680, or $140 a month, for the basics. Over a 12–14 year lifespan that adds up to roughly $20,162–$23,522, not counting emergencies.

$1,680per year

$140per month

$33food per month

$21,842lifetime basics

Yearly cost breakdown

Expense	Per year	Per month
Food (mid-range dry food)	$390	$33
Routine vet care (exam, vaccines)	$350	$29
Flea, tick & heartworm prevention	$260	$22
Grooming (professional, about every 2 months)	$480	$40
Toys, treats & supplies	$200	$17
Total basics	$1,680	$140

Food cost by quality

Food type	Per month	Per year
Budget dry food	$16	$195
Mid-range dry food	$33	$390
Premium or fresh food	$81	$975

Based on about 890 calories a day for a spayed or neutered adult around 35 lb, at example prices of $0.60, $1.20 and $3.00 per 1,000 calories. Check your own bag for the real number.

Costs this doesn't include

First-year costs: adoption or purchase price, spay/neuter, microchip, crate and starter supplies. See the puppy first-year cost guide.
Pet insurance: optional, and priced by age, breed and zip code. Read is pet insurance worth it?
Emergencies: a single surprise vet visit can cost hundreds to thousands. A pet emergency fund softens the blow.
Boarding, daycare and dog walkers, which vary widely by city.

All figures are rough estimates using typical US price ranges; your area and your dog's health will change them. For your own numbers, try the pet cost calculator.

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Costs for other medium breeds

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See the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier age chart too.

Questions people ask

How much does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier cost per month?

Roughly $140 a month for food, routine vet care, parasite prevention, grooming and supplies.

How much does it cost to feed a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

About $16 to $81 a month depending on the food, with mid-range dry food around $33.

What is the lifetime cost of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

About $20,162 to $23,522 for the basics over a 12–14 year lifespan, plus first-year costs, insurance and emergencies.

The Paw Plan shares general pet care information, not veterinary advice. Figures on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Every pet is different, so check with your vet about yours.