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Annual Cost Break Down Per Dog
(prices vary by veterinarians as well as where you
live)
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Annual Check-up
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$45 - $60 |
|
Vaccines
Coronavirus,
Parvo, Distemper, Parainfluenza,
Adeno-Virus Type
2, Hepatitis
|
$25 - $45 |
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Rabies Vaccine 3 YR
($30- $45 every 3 year cost)
|
$10 - $15 |
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Heartworm Test
|
$30 - $50 |
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Heartworm Medications
Month Prevention
|
$96 - $180 |
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Grooming
(Per Month $35 -$50)
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$420 - $600 |
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Food
|
$120 -$180 |
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Misc Expenses
Toys, Treats, Beds, Water etc....
|
$150 - $200 |
Annual Cost Per Dog Ranges
$896 - $1330
Average Cost of Whelping ONE Litter
$400 - $2500
(Check-ups, Dew Claw Removal, Tail
Docking, Puppy Shots,
and possible Unexpected Complications)
This cost can easily double or triple with ONE
emergency vet visit,
C-Section Delivery, Complications During
Whelping, Injury, Dental Issue or Illness.
You can find cheaper puppies out there BUT ask
yourself these questions first.
#1 What above mentioned cost are they not providing
to care for
their breeding dogs...... How healthy are the
puppies?
#2 Why is it cheaper? ...... Maybe
it's a "Puppy Mill"
For more Information check out
"The Breeding Process" |
