Netherlands
Life with a dog in the Netherlands
Rules, costs, seasons, places and care — the practical side of living with a dog in Wassenaar, The Hague and the rest of the Netherlands.
Costs
How much does a dog cost per month? Honest numbers for 2026
Expect roughly €100 to €250 per month for a dog, plus one-off first-year costs. Every cost item in one overview — including the ones owners tend to forget.
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Kennel, pet sitter or home boarding? An honest comparison
Kennel, sitter at home or small-scale home boarding: what fits your dog? An honest comparison on atmosphere, cost and certainty — plus what to always ask.
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