TashasMom - I don't think you should include mom's expenses (the following list) in the cost of breeding or having puppies -- I have a pet Yorkie (my purchase price was higher). I'm not a breeder and won't be having puppies - But, we all have these same expenses (sometimes more) with just our pets.... no breeding involved... These are not breeding or having puppy expenses.
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2 year old yorkie female..purchase price $750.00
puppy shots with vet visit $30.oo ea time. at least
heart preventative $15.00 for 6 tablets
flea preventative 4 pk $31.99 (that only covers 4 months multiply that times 3) for a years worth.
Feed for a year could be anywhere from $300 to $500
Now keep in mind that this is just the cost of the mom.
Then you have toys, training vet check ups and grooming
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However - I know that it costs a lot to breed and raise a litter of healthy pups. I don't disagree with you a bit on that!
Carol Jean |