● Cost of puppy from a breeder: $500–$2,000
● Cost of dog from a shelter: $50–$200
● Initial supplies: $100–$200
● First vet exam, including vaccinations and worming: $100
● Second and third vaccinations and exam during each visit: $100–$150
● Spaying and neutering, depending on the dog’s size: $125–$200
● Micro chipping, heart worm preventative, and miscellaneous vet costs: $100–$200
● Local licensing: $20–$30
● A year’s worth of high-quality food and treats: $500–$1,000
● Grooming supplies, including flea and tick prevention: $100
● Kindergarten training class: $75–$100
● Cleaning supplies: $20–$40
This list covers only the basics. If you need to build a new fence, shore up an existing one, orbuild a dog run, your expenses will increase. This doesn't include an emergency room visit, either should your puppy hurt herself or eat something she shouldn't have eaten. So, before you get a
dog, make sure your budget can handle it.
Who cares about that if you will have a cuddly, lovable, super cute pet like this?
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