WOOF: Many individuals consider their four-legged furry friends who bark as much a part of their family as their two legged counter-parts. Being considered family, most dog owners will do whatever it takes to get the absolute best care for their beloved pup(s). Owning one of these furry, loyal companions can come with a hefty price tag.

A recent study, performed by Pettable.com, divided the yearly average dog ownership costs per state by the cost of food, pet insurance, veterinarian visits, annual vaccines and neutering/spaying — and the results are rather RUFF.

Luckily for us Pennsylvanian pup owners we do not have to cough up the approximate $2,864 a year it costs to own a dog in Delaware. Yet, it would be more cost effective to move to Idaho with your pups, since their estimated yearly cost is $1,232. Pennsylvanian dog owners pay approximately $1,819.05 (per dog) a year, according to the survey results from Pettable.com.

An interesting fact revealed by the survey is that New York has the most expensive vet visit prices in the entire country, while Arkansas vet visits cost the least. Also, on average Americans pay almost $600 per year, on dog food alone.

Another surprising cost of owning a pup can be the cost of recommended vaccinations. Canine vaccines can cost anywhere between $175 and $228, and some veterinarians will recommend up to six different shots, including: Bordetella, DAPP, Bivalent Influenza, Leptospirosis, Lyme Disease and Rabies.

For more information from this survey, or to explore the cost of owning dogs in each state visit https://pettable.com/blog/cost-of-owning-a-dog.