Not sure I want to know
If you count SAR which is why I have the dogs in the first place I would say over $3000 a year.
If you count SAR which is why I have the dogs in the first place I would say over $3000 a year.
How much do you spend on your dog(s)?
I took this from an MSN board I'm on.
I know this isn't really working dog related, but I thought it might be interesting to compare what we spend on our working dogs to what the ASPCA says a pet owner spends on their dogs.
http://www.aspca.org/flash/petcarecosts/petcarecosts.swf
Here's my 'evaluation:'
I actually don't spend as much as the site says.
Dog food: I feed two dogs (both around 60+ pounds) on roughly $420 a year. It does say that it's calculating that cost based on the price of "Premium brand dry kibble," but does not say which brand. I feed Canidae.
Medical: Includes the exam, vaccinations, and heartworm medication, but I spend WAY less than $200 on those three things each year. Emergency costs can't really be estimated, though, so maybe that's where the extra $150 or so is.
Toys/Treats: I probably do spend that much in a year on toys and treats, but I only use treats for training or for keeping someone occupied while crated.
License: N/A in the county.
Misc.: Not sure what all would be in here, except for maybe bowls, brushes, food storage, etc.
Spay/Neuter: Jak is intact, but Gypsy's spay only cost $35.
Collar/Leash: Hmm, let's see. Jak's leather leash was $11. Prong collar was $10. Fur saver collar was free. Buckle collar was $13 (with a lifetime guarantee). Long line was $25. Remote collar was over $200. I've definitely spent more than $35 in that category! LoL
Carrier: How is this different than a crate? I'm confused. $80 is about what I spent on Jak's X-Large crate. The Large was around $60.
Crate: $160?!! I don't think so! I spent less than that on both of mine together!
Long hair grooming: N/A (why is that automatically included for large breed dogs?)
I know this isn't really working dog related, but I thought it might be interesting to compare what we spend on our working dogs to what the ASPCA says a pet owner spends on their dogs.
http://www.aspca.org/flash/petcarecosts/petcarecosts.swf
Here's my 'evaluation:'
I actually don't spend as much as the site says.
Dog food: I feed two dogs (both around 60+ pounds) on roughly $420 a year. It does say that it's calculating that cost based on the price of "Premium brand dry kibble," but does not say which brand. I feed Canidae.
Medical: Includes the exam, vaccinations, and heartworm medication, but I spend WAY less than $200 on those three things each year. Emergency costs can't really be estimated, though, so maybe that's where the extra $150 or so is.
Toys/Treats: I probably do spend that much in a year on toys and treats, but I only use treats for training or for keeping someone occupied while crated.
License: N/A in the county.
Misc.: Not sure what all would be in here, except for maybe bowls, brushes, food storage, etc.
Spay/Neuter: Jak is intact, but Gypsy's spay only cost $35.
Collar/Leash: Hmm, let's see. Jak's leather leash was $11. Prong collar was $10. Fur saver collar was free. Buckle collar was $13 (with a lifetime guarantee). Long line was $25. Remote collar was over $200. I've definitely spent more than $35 in that category! LoL
Carrier: How is this different than a crate? I'm confused. $80 is about what I spent on Jak's X-Large crate. The Large was around $60.
Crate: $160?!! I don't think so! I spent less than that on both of mine together!
Long hair grooming: N/A (why is that automatically included for large breed dogs?)
1 - 1 of 10 Posts
1 - 1 of 10 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Working Dog Forums
A forum community dedicated to working dog owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, health, behavior, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Recommended Communities
