The cost of a litter - can
you afford it?
If your female
dog is not
spayed and becomes pregnant by a stray or neighbors
dog:
Prior to breeding:
one year of
food, shots, supplies etc.
$400.00
For a
litter of four puppies:
extra
food/vitamins for mother & puppies
$120.00
(add $24 per extra puppy)
vet visit
(dewclaw removal, shots, & office visit
$178.00
(add $44.50 per extra puppy)
Total
cost of
litter: $698.00
vs.
cost of a spay surgery:
$35
through the
SNIP Fund
If you
choose to
have your female bred there are additional costs:
genetic
tests: $265.00
basic vet
check: $145.00
stud fee
$350.00
travel
expenses: $320.00
Total
additional costs:
$1,080.00
*These
figures are for a medium size dog - smaller dogs
tend to cost more because of the need for surgical
intervention during birth while larger dogs cost
more to feed. |