 fees
Vet fees depend on the area you live. I have talked to breeders in the Midwest who pay $40 for a c-section..honestly!!! In Maryland I had a long time vet who charged me $350/450 tops..but the ER started at $1400. I never had to go there, but a friend did and it was $1800. The most I have heard is $2200 in NY. Most breeders learn to do as many things as they can..not only for save money but to prevent taking pusp into a clinic full of sick dogs. My vet taught me to dock tails and give shots when Parvo surfaced some years back..we stayed away from places with dogs period..even stopped showing for a year until they found a vaccine.
Ask about fees, most vets have a price list..I tell new breeders to start a bank account for dogs only. Breeding has become very costly and many pet breeders can not afford it..that leaves the puppy millers and show breeders..the dog world needs caring, pet breeders who breed quality pups..that statement got me thrown off a show forum 3 years ago! LOL |