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Originally Posted by roseylovestosho  Thank you for your responses. On the comment about expenses, would anyone mind sharing with me a rough estimate of how much you spend a year on your baby on average? For example, it would be extremely helpful if anyone can provide an estimate on food, vet bills (excluding vet bills you might incur on some unforseen accident), toys, etc? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again! |
There is a good sticky here, called the Cost of owing a dog. The first year is always the most expensive, because it usually includes the cost of a spay, and their third set of shots, and of course, the beds, crate, and xpens, toys, and leashes you get for your pup.
I shudder to share with you what I spend on my boy. Because he is totally spoilt and to boot a show boy. Plus I do raw feed my boy, and spend lots on supplements etc. How-ever I groom myself which is a cost savings
But then again I have every shampoo and conditioner under the sun too
Then I train him, do agility and obedience, so it all sort of blurs out.
Look at that sticky. But do add in the cost of a warm coat for your pup in the wintertime, (if you live in a cold climate). Not so pricey maybe $20 or so.
Wheither you send your pup to the groomer or not, you still will need to do some grooming yourself ... so brush n comb at the minimum, and if you want to do grooming yourself, blunt nose scissors, clipper, straight scissor, and a dematter.