How much does a puppy cost in the first year? Buying it, feeding it, vet bills, toys, the whole nine yards.?

Answer 1

Personally I have spent an average of $2,700 on both of my Pitbull puppies who are only 5 months old (neutering not included yet). It includes the price I paid for both, as well as vaccinations, ear cropping, medication, food ($90 a month). It actually varies on how well you want to raise the puppy.

Answer 2

It depends on the breed you buy for the puppy cost (anywhere from $100 - a couple thousand) or you can adopt a your local animal shelter for around $100 (this is the best way to go because often their first shots are included as well as spaying or neutering - check with your shelter for details of what all is included). If you get it from an individual if it hasn't had any shots you will need to take it to the vet about 3 times in the first couple of months to get all it's shots (the DHPPC is a 3-time shot usually) That all will cost you anwhere from $60 - $120 (depends on the vet) for the first visit. Then around 3 months they will get a rabies shot. Probably another worming so another $30- $50. Toys are up to you. Feeding it depends on the size of the dog and what kind of dog food you feed it.

Answer 3

The cost of purchasing a dog varies greatly on whether you buy a purebred from a breeder or a dog from a shelter. (That varience can be between $35.00 and $3500.00) How much food and vet bills cost will vary depending on the size /age of the dog and how well you care for it. Licensing fees vary by state/ county/ city and can be affected by the age of the dog and whether or not the dog is altered... So giving you an exact figure is impossible.

However, The SPCA and Humane Society of the United States contend that as a very loose "average", dog care costs can run between $1000 and $1500 per year (including food, medical care, training, etc.)

Don't get a dog unless you're willing to make a lifetime financial commitment to it.

Answer 4

The cost all depends on what Vet you take it to, what kind of food you buy, how many toys it needs, etc.
I don't think anyone could give you a price list.

Answer 5

Anywhere from a small fortune to large fortune ... lol.

All kidding aside, it depends on the area where you live. I had to shell out $225this week for a heartworm test, fecal test, a one year supply of heartworm medication and a 7 month supply of Frontline. (I got seventh month for free) That being said, my dog didn't even see the vet. She goes back again in June for her booster shots, rabies vaccine and license renewal and that will end up being a little more than $100, but at least I know she'll see the vet next time.

Of course, I'm not including food, treats, toys, shampoo or the like, as that, too, depends on the brands you pick and what kind of toys, or treats and other extras you buy.

And the IRS won' allow pets as a tax deduction ... lol.

Answer 6

Well, the cost to buy a dog totally depends on the breed and whether or not it is purebred, a purebred dog will cost alot more than one you get from an animal shelter. Once you get the puppy, then you can figure about $200.00 for it's 1st examine and all it's shots. Food cost will vary on the type/size of the dog. Bigger dog = more food = more money. Figure a bag of dog food costs about $20.00 depending on the brand. It also costs about $200.00 or more to have it spayed or neutered. You also have to figure in the costs of treats, toys, it's bed, etc. Plus everytime you see a cute./fun toy you want to buy it for your new puppy. If you can afford it, I highly reccommend one! I love my dog!
Goodluck

Answer 7

I don't know exactly, but you should give your dog his shot .Taking it to the vet will cost you alot more.Where I live it costs about $50 to have the vet give your dog a shot.I get the shot at a feed store and it cost me $11.95 and I do it myself.It is so easy to give a dog a shot all you do is lift up the skin on their neck and poke the needle in and slowly give it to the dog.

Answer 8

it depends on the dog size on how much he will eat getting shots about 50.00 to 100.00 bucks it depends on breed on how much he or she will cost i 've seen them from 150.00 to 800.00 dollars with papers and without .then you have to put the food in that will be 15.00dollars at a pet shop some toys and raw bones for there teeth.

Answer 9

It depends on how much you wanna spend but lets break it down

shot---150
collar---15
food---30 per month depending on the size. I have a doberman and I spend about 40 per month on food
toys---maybe 40 per year

In a years time you will probley spend about 400- 500 on you dog

Answer 10

I budget $1000 a year for my dogs. This does not include the inititial purchase.