How much does testing costs?
 

I have a question for all of you that do the testing on your adults and puppies. How much does it cost to do testing on your pups? What kind of tests?

every state, city is different by 100s of dollars. you need to contact your vet.

Here is a thread I started a few weeks ago where some breeders responded to what tests they do http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=114403 Maybe you can contact some of them individually and ask what they typically pay.

You can also contact your vet and ask about each test.

I personally want to see these done:
Full blood panel to check for health issues
Bile Acid Test to check for liver shunt (as well as research far back in the lines to know all dogs are free for liver shunt)
Check for Luxating Patellas -can be felt for by a vet, X-rays are better, OFA cleared is best
Check hips for Legge Calve Perthes - pretty much same as above for LP
eyes and ears checked and cleared to be normal (can be CERFed)
Heart checked to make sure it is healthy and normal
Knowledge of the pedigrees and offsping for any health problems such as diabetes, epilepsy, allergies, etc.

LOL... Do anybody mind saying how much they had to pay and state their city and state?

I know that it depends on many factors but if you can state the price you had to pay in your area maybe we all can get a feel about the prices in your area.... And it doesn't have to be exact. ... like, a little over $200 for this, $75 for that.... :) (you gotta love the smileys!)

I'm not a breeder so I haven't had to do most of those tests, but I'll tell you prices of things I do know

I'm in TX...
Blood Panel (around $100)
Bile Acid Test (around $80)
Physical Exam ($30-$50)
X-rays (varies a lot but usually around $80 a shot)

Oh...in addition to the things I listed in my other post, dogs need to be tested for STDs such as Brucellosis.

Well I just did a CBC & Vet scan 13 full panel, urinalysis & fecal check on Peanut and it was $169.68 including the office visit. I then had to do a Bile Acid test and was $68.52 and wasn't charged an office visit. This is in Miami, FL. I got a few other things done but didn't include it on the first total because they were optional.

well, that isn't much... some breeders told me their testing came to over $500-$700 and they didn't live in Cali. That just goes to show that I need to see proof (not of prices but that they got them done)

My vet is SUPER cheap compared to most!! I just took all 4 of my yorkies in for a full exam and to get rabies and yearly vaccs(parvo..distemper) and she only charged me $150 for all 4!!! How does this compare to everyone else?

last year I paid about $150 for Lacy's exam, vaccinations, heartworm test, and box of heartguard.

What tests did they have done? If they did any they will list each on on your bill. If there isn't anything listed they probably didn't do extensive testing. They won't do all of the necessary tests unless you ask for them.

I know for a fact they didn't do any testing, but I am trying to just get an idea of how much everyone else pays for testing and what kind of testing so I know kind of what to expect and what they need done before breeding them.

I'm glad you plan to get them tested before breeding :thumbup:

I would want both parents to be tested for everything on MyFairLacy's list plus a thyroid check and urinalysis.

I am really not huge on the breeder testing the puppies for everything because that would be so much money and I think they are too young. Maybe a bile acid test and blood panel for the pups... I would also buy only from a breeders whose lines are clear of any serious problems.

A bile acid test here is $77 (plus $28 hospitalization fee and $1.31 for food if you leave them and sometimes you have to).
Urinalysis: $25
Exam: $38
Xray (one view) $80
Blood panel and CBC: $100

I woule expect to pay between $400-$800 for testing on one adult at Ellie's vet.

They charge you $28.00 hospitalization....wow....I was ready to take P home and the vet told me to leave him because they were going to feed him in 2 hrs. they did charge me for the food....but the 2 hr stay was included in the $68.52 charge for the BA test. It's amazing how much $$$ varies from state to state.

Yes, it cost $28 for her to sit in a cage by herself for two hours.:rolleyes:

Because she is allergic to their food, she now gets to come home in between.:)

Oh sorry I thought you meant you had testing and it was only $150. I was wondering where u live cause I started packing my bags!!:D

I have a vet appt this week and am going to get a list of all the prices to see how they compare with prices down south!

Can someone say the average time of the females life you get her tested? Right before the heat cycle she is ready to mate? Right after/before the 1 heat cycle? Or anytime before you are (and she is) ready to breed her?

When you take all your new dogs to the vet for their checkups before breeding ask HIM.
All states...cities ..vets are very different

I only wish I could get my dogs shots and testing done as cheap as you seem to think we breeders do. Bile acid tests for my dogs, breeding and puppies run $75.00 per dog/pup, health test for legs and general health runs 100.00 per dog/pup, tail docking/dew claws on newborn pups are 25.00 per pup. Blood tests run 80 to 150 per animal. I get my puppies micro chipped and that runs 35 per animal. When I get my females checked prior to breeding it costs me about 150.00 then there are x-rays prior to birth at 70-120, and if it is going to be a C-section the blood tests each day to check if pup is ready to be born that is 55.00 each day. My last puppy that was a C-section cost me over 1800.00 by the time it was born, add to that 3 sets of puppy shots and micro chipping and that pup will have cost me approx 2300.00 for a single puppy. NOw if I were to sell this puppy, I sell my pets at 1200.00 so I really make a great profit, right. Only this pup is being kept to see if she will be a show dog, as that is the whole reason that I bred in the first place.

Oh, and I live in NW Indiana.

Um.... OKAAAAAY?.. all I asked was for someone to say the price they pay when dealing with test (I didn't said anything about the puppies) and their location. And have you not read the other posts? I said those prices as an example and so it is around the prices that they have mentioned..... It's great you are willing to pay all of that for a puppy. Again, I don't know why I needed to know this...

And to add, NO ONE said you made a profit. The someone said that a lot of breeders do and she said an example. Someone (I think it was you) said that they had to get test done and include things for the puppy and at the end you don't make anything. All that that person mentioned in the post (saying they paid for crate, blankets, shots, etc.) I had did an average of cost and at the end it was still a profit. And even if you sell the that one puppy less than what you spent on him/her you still can off set it or make a profit from a different litter.....

Maybe you are referring about the thread that is now close? If so, It is close for a reason....
You didn't need to change the subject in this thread. Everyone was getting a long fine. I hope Admin. can delete the off topic posts....

OC california
Blood panel- 120
bile acid-75

I'm not a breeder. I don't even have my puppy home with me yet but, we just took our Golden in for her yearly check up and shots a few weeks ago. For the visit, check up, vacinations and her heartworm meds for 6 months, it was $52 and some change.

I'm in SW Indiana.

I know that doesn't answer the OP's question, but goes to show the difference in prices even in the same state and probably from vet to vet.

If you don't want to know the truth, then don't ask. I have not changed the topic, I answered what you asked. I get the feeling that you seem to think that all breeders make money off their puppies, but if they do not breed to just sell, then they don't make a profit. I won't be able to get a profit from a different litter anytime in the near future, as I do not breed to just sell puppies, but only to get a dog that I can show. I stated what the expenses are in my area, and I know that here it costs less than a lot of other places, but it still all adds up.

Baron--thanks for the comparison and for answering the questions in the original post (below). :) I *thought* this thread was about the costs of testing, which is what your replies have consisted of...?

She was trying to explain how I was wrong at the end of the thread that is now close. But then she added what the cost are and location she is at...

Baron: Again, I didn't say all people make profits... I said a lot of people. I'm sure there are many breeders that breed once or twice a year for their selves and sell their puppies to a loving family and make nothing because they weren't trying to. I get that. But there's a reason why they are the #2 most popular. And I'm pretty sure not all of them is not trying to make a profit?... I know we are going to continue to disagree but again this is my opinion..... Yeah, and thanks for staying on topic...I'm sure I wasn't. :)

<sigh> OK, well I'm NOT trying to argue, just thought her answer sounded on topic and others had listed their locations as well...in any case...moving on...:rolleyes:

The question was asked and I replied, if you did not like the answer you did not have to read it. I'm sorry if it bothers you that costs can be explained to people that want to know. Yorkies being the #2 dogs wanted have nothing to do with breeders, but rather with them being seen with movie stars and other popular people, and their size. Some breeders and puppymillers have jumped on the band wagon and figured it was a way to make a profit, and don't worry about health, structure, personality or other desireable traits. Also, yorkies being the #2 most popular dog, really has nothing to do with the costs of the tests that reptuable breeders have done for the sake of the dogs. Every breed has some problems that good breeders will test for, besides the normal health tests. You just need to be vigilent when you are looking for a pet to take into your family.

I agree... "...if you did not like the answer you did not have to read it."

Again, It's my opinion (Well, really a fact about some breeders making a profit) and about 8 other people agrees with me (told me so through PM) so I guess 8 people are wrong. And I guess some people don't realize that not all breeders don't make a profit. In some peoples world, No breeders make a profit. I'm glad I'm living in this one.. :) ... again, MY OPNION... "...if you did not like the answer you did not have to read it." I'm really trying to stay on topic but you're not really helping. Can we just stop talking to each other My answers we already answered anyway?

Cody, If you re read the post, you will see that I said that the puppymillers and BYB's DO make profits. If you are trying to stay on topic, then why do you keep repeating the same ole thing? I answered about the costs, and that some people THINK, we make profits, when those of us that care and try to produce good healthy dogs do not.

If you are so knowledgeable about the vet costs for these tests in all of the nations areas, I would love to know so that I could find a decent vet that knows about toy dogs and is more reasonable for the tests. Please post the vets names, locations, and referances so I can lessen my expenses.