How it works
We built our numbers from the same cost data as our Ontario dog cost calculator — per-size food, vet, insurance, and grooming baselines sourced from Rover's 2026 report and NAPHIA insurance data. Answer 7 questions about your dog's size, food, vet habits, insurance, grooming, daycare, and spoiling level, and we'll compute your dog's real annual price tag and stack it against the Ontario average of ~$2,800/year (an estimate, modeled from Rover 2026 lifetime data).
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Estimates only — not financial advice
This quiz is general information only. Cost figures are planning estimates built from our own Ontario dog cost research (Rover 2026 report, NAPHIA insurance data via our calculator pages), not quotes — your vet, insurer, and daycare set the real prices. The ~$2,800/year Ontario average is an estimate modeled from Rover's 2026 lifetime data ($34,767 median lifetime for a medium dog), and real costs vary by size, breed, city, and luck. Ontario only; costs differ elsewhere. This page does not sell or recommend insurance.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this quiz's dog cost estimate?
It's a planning estimate, not a quote. The quiz uses per-size baseline costs from NorthPeak's own Ontario dog cost research (Rover 2026 report, NAPHIA insurance data) and multiplies them by your choices. Individual dogs vary widely — one emergency vet visit can change the number by thousands.
Where does the $2,800 Ontario average come from?
It's an estimate modeled from Rover's 2026 report, which puts a medium dog's median lifetime cost at $34,767 — roughly $2,800 per year over a typical lifespan. It's labeled as an estimate because real costs vary by size, breed, city, and lifestyle.
Should I buy pet insurance?
The quiz doesn't recommend for or against insurance. Our insurance explainer compares average Ontario premiums against typical emergency vet bills so you can decide for yourself.
Is this quiz free?
Yes. The quiz is free and your answers stay in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.