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Originally Posted by Amber_lv  Also thinking about cost of having a litter is insane. I know a few ppl here that breed and i will just say this for ex...
Getting the breeding Female $1500-$2000
shots (here) $150-$200 a set x 2-3 sets
you have to wait 2 yrs to breed
Stud Fee $500-$1000
Whelping supplies $60
misc supplies (food care etc) $200.00
Mother check-up $100.00
X-Ray at 58 days (here) $240.00
C-section (here) $2000-$3000
first checkup $200 for all mom and pups
Dewclaws and tail docks (here) $40 per puppy
Shots (here) $200 a set per pup x2-3 sets
Feeding and puppy supplies $200.00
so as you can see with an average litter of 3 pups you don't make a profit and even if you sold the pups for $1500.00 a piece thats only $4500.00 when your cost with out including the price of purchasing the female can be around $5160.00 if your lucky and no c-section is needed then your cost will be a little less and you may recoup some for the female you bought but still look at the money involved that is why i don't understandall the bargin hunting that is done.
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Thank you for putting this into perspective for us. I knew breeding (when done
right i.e. not "backyard" breeding) was expensive and breeders rarely made a profit, but
wow. Just confirms that good breeders do it for the love of our babies and not to make money.
To all our YT breeders: we appreciate you!!!
