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Originally Posted by Freppan
Microchip- 40 dollars
Registration of chip- 18 dollars
First vet visits (vaccinations etc.)- Unknown
Petco dog bed- 13 dollars
Petco dental kong- 9 dollars
Petco pooch pleasers county squirrel- 5 dollars
Petfood- Depends
Doggie toothpaste- 4 dollars
Collar- 6 dollars
Leash- 5 dollars
Nylabone Organic Vida Puppy Treats- 5 dollars
Mesh Muzzle- 5 dollars
Blankie- Use towel
Crate- Borrow from Janna
Car Harness- 6 dollars
PetSmart Argyle Sweater- 17 dollars
Petco Tag Reflector- 3 dollars
That's 143 dollars for supplies.
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You need to add in a water bowl and a food bowl. And your puppy won't need a sweater. It will be outgrown very quickly. The same with a collar, they out grow them very quickly. For a puppy I buy flat nylon buckle collars, cheap ones becase they are outgrown
VERy quickly. You can get a more permant collar as the puppy approaches 6 mos. of age.
A mesh muzzle is probably not needed either.
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Now, for vaccination costs. I will probably contact Dr. Wenschi (spelling?)about it, as well as the breeder. This information will have to wait.
As for food, it depends on the brand of food. Because of all the puppy food wars going on, I find it hard to decide. I will probably talk to the vet and breeder, again.
And finally, for the honorary pup himself. This, again, depends on different factors. I know that I would love any color over none, but I really do want a red headed tri-color or fawn colored pup. Considering that Imus's (my aunt's dog's) breeder only sells black headed tri-colors, (not to mention is very low par) I will probably end up saving up for a different breeder.
Not that there is anything wrong with Imus yet! I just don't want to take any chances.
Now, well bred pups are usually anywhere from 300 to 600 dollars. YIKES! I have until June though, so I think I can do it!
This'll be steep! But it's worth it.
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Well, bred puppies from reputable breeders are more like $800-900. In some areas, $600 would be the low end. Remember reputable breeders do health tests and sell pet puppies on limited registrations, they ask YOU questions, and they use contracts.
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There's only one main problem, and it's that my mom still hasn't actually said yes. She is slowly killing me like this. She remains undecided. I have so much hope though, I believe that I will prevail!
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You mom saying yes is the biggest hurdle.
Peggy