Want to get a pup but please tell me first year costs?

[jodavid]

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Hi all,

I would love to get myself a purebred toy poodle however before i take on the responsibility i want to make sure i can afford him and can afford to look after him well and provide him with everything he needs food and health wise. What i want to know really is what meds/shots/vet stuff he will need in his first year at least and how much that should cost. I want to know that i can afford this otherwise i wont get one till i get a raise or something. Please help

Thanks all!

 

[carriescanines]

I have a blog which i have covered some of your questions, please feel free to check it as i think you may find it useful. http://carriescaninesandfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ Below i have copied a section from it for you, cost varies dependent on the size of your dog, how much you want to spend on food as this varies massively, what insurance you go for (i use Pet Plan as i have found them to be very good but they are not the cheapest).

Top things to consider when buying a dog - Your budget


When you are considering buying a dog, it must be taken into consideration the cost of keeping a dog and what you can afford.

In addition to the cost of buying a puppy, you need to consider all of the other initial expenses and the long term costs.


Initial Costs

• Puppy collar, lead, harness
• ID tag
• Bed, vet bed
• Food & water bowls
• Puppy food
• Grooming equipment
• Micro-chipping (sometimes included with the vets inoculations)
• Vaccinations
• Worming and flea treatments
• Toys
• Chews & treats
• Socialisation and training classes

Long Term Costs

• Collars, leads, bedding, toys and general equipment that may need replacing as the dog grows or the get worn out
• Food & treats
• Insurance
• Vaccination boosters
• Worming and flea treatments
• Veterinary bills
• Grooming parlour
• Boarding / dog walkers

It is also to be considered that the larger the dog the higher the cost! If you have a small dog which s only 5kg it is going to cost you a lot less in food than a 40kg dog. Larger breeds also require higher dosage in worming and flea treatments and any medication you may be prescribed from your vet, the groomers are more expensive and general equipment is also at a higher price.

 

[jodavid]

Carrie, thank you so much for that info. I am about to go onto your blog now! thanks a lot!