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Here is the breakdown from a responsible breeder on the cost of having a litter of puppies:
Price of a puppy? Most don’t think what a good breeder goes through from searching for the right dam to add to their program or looking for a complementing stud. It's not as easy as "I have a great dog and I want to have puppies" although that happens quite frequently and
buyers jump at the chance to own a pup for $500 or less without thinking of the lifetime of the pup or it’s long term health.
A purebred dog of any breed is not "cheap". You can find "cheap" on craigslist, shelters and rescues.
A purebred dog of any breed is not "cheap". You can find "cheap" on craigslist, shelters and rescues.
AVERAGE COST FOR BREEDER OF RAISING ONE PUP for 8 weeks = $934 - $1232
Below are the basics and AVERAGE costs.
Purchasing a dam worthy of breeding
$1500 and up (average $2000)
Health testing of dam
$1000 - $1500
Below are the basics and AVERAGE costs.
Purchasing a dam worthy of breeding
$1500 and up (average $2000)
Health testing of dam
$1000 - $1500
Stud service
$1500 and up (average $2000) *some stud owners will also request a dog back meaning a total loss of funds input in that single dog*
Ultrasound on dam
$100 - $125
Supplies for whelping
$1500 and up (average $2000) *some stud owners will also request a dog back meaning a total loss of funds input in that single dog*
Ultrasound on dam
$100 - $125
Supplies for whelping
$450 (conservatively) including whelping box, puppy pen, blankets, towels, potty pads and cleaning supplies
Food for dam
$350 during pregnancy
Average size of litter - 6 puppies
Food for puppies
$200 = $34 per pup
Vet check
$40-92 per pup based of location = $240- $552
Food for dam
$350 during pregnancy
Average size of litter - 6 puppies
Food for puppies
$200 = $34 per pup
Vet check
$40-92 per pup based of location = $240- $552
Litter reg
$+ 30 for AKC reg
TOTAL $1020
Total $7395-$5607 = $934 - $1232 per pup
So far there are no extras such as medical supplies, extra Vet visits, laundry, electricity, grooming, c section
$+ 30 for AKC reg
TOTAL $1020
Total $7395-$5607 = $934 - $1232 per pup
So far there are no extras such as medical supplies, extra Vet visits, laundry, electricity, grooming, c section
