- Food$38–66
- Insurance$47–85
- Routine vet$25–45
- Supplies$15–30
- Grooming$10–30
A NYC estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.
About 62 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 65–75 lbs.
Meet Bill! We don’t know much about mom or dad, so we can only guess about Bill and his siblings' future size! Based on their adorably plump selves right now, we’re thinking they might be medium-sized dogs once fully grown. Like any puppy, these little ones are blank slates! You’ll be mom or dad teaching them all their basics, from potty training to leash walking and beyond. Having a puppy is a lot of work, but it’s rewarding—especially with faces as cute as theirs.
🧠 Temperament
Friendly, people-focused and famously food-motivated, which makes training straightforward. Labs stay adolescent longer than many breeds and are often goofy well past their second birthday.
🎾 Exercise
High needs — 60-90 minutes daily. Labs love retrieving and swimming, and an under-exercised Lab tends to get mouthy and destructive.
✂️ Grooming
Short double coat that sheds heavily year-round and more in spring and fall. Weekly brushing helps a lot.
🏙️ In a NYC apartment
You’ll be mom or dad teaching them all their basics, from potty training to leash walking and beyond. Can do well in an apartment if genuinely exercised.
