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As Requested.......    
Here is California Dreaming's cost sheet that I made up for puppy buyers. 
Of course you can improvise on some things and not spend as much on certain items, 
but it gives you a good idea. Remember everything is at a much larger scale then a small dog. 
Some items can be purchased a garage & yard sales  
 
How much will a Great Dane Puppy Cost?  
Basic Cost to Buy a puppy Show Potential Puppy...$850 to $2,500 some are even $5000. 
Companion Pup..... $500 to $1,200 Rescue - usually adult......$150 to $250++  
*note: prices vary according to region, color, kennel, Gender,age,etc......  
Cost of Shipping a puppy if out of state using Delta Cargo for a 6month old in a 700 
series kennel. NY to CA $900. Smaller Kennels can be shipped counter to counter for less 
then $200 one way. Pets must have a least one parvo vaccine and must have a Health Certificate
and exam before Flying. Check your airlines regulations.Not all airlines ship pets.  
VET COST- 
Pet Ins........30+ a month. Will save you some money on Vaccinations, exams, x-rays & emergencies. 
Heartworm pills .....$90 
Puppy checkups and vaccines ....$100 
Fecal test to test for parasites worm prescription from the vet Worming paste from 
the local feed store (Safeguard)...$6.50 
Tapeworm shot Routine vet care - average ..$250 
Advantage Flea and Tick control...... 
Spay/neuter ................$200 
Cropping (if not paid by breeder)..............$175-250 
Bloat Surgery........$1000  
PUPPY TRAINING  
Baby Gate............ $40 
Collars, at least 2 will cost.... $25 
Six foot leash ......$15 Crate (Size 700#) ...$134 
Big dog wire crate 37wx54dx45h.......$239.95 
Crate Pad (for 700#)....... $50 
ID tag...............$ 4 
Dog license (pet=15 intact=40)....$15 
Nature's Miracle, stain remover........$17.95
gallon Obedience Classes ........$250 
Handling Classes $5 for each class (daily cost) 
Pooper scooper......... $18 
Anti-chew spray -Bitter Apple.......$4.99 
Rolled up newspaper...... 50 cents. 
Smack yourself with it when your puppy piddles on the floor. You were NOT watching!  
PUPPY FEEDING SUPPLIES  
Dog Bowls (2)....... $30 
Raised double bowl holder......$20 or use plant stands 9+
Premium adult dog food ($2.00 per day)
Innova dog cost about $32+ for a large bag.
Eagle pac dog food $20-35 
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid or ester) 500mg...100 TAB $6.95 
Glucosamine Liquid, powder or Capsules 500mg 
MSM 500mg   
Grooming supplies  
Nail Grinder, Dremmel ...$60 
Nail clippers..... $10.00 for large dog 
Shampoos and bathing supplies .......$40 
Super Groom Message petting tool......$7.00 
Brushes......... $5-10 
Tooth Brush.............. 2.95 
Tooth Paste...........3.95  
Extras  Toys (4 toys) .........$40+++ 
Large Raw beef bones from the Butcher......2.00 
Fencing............ $500-1000++ 
Books about great danes.....$20each 
Boarding 2 weeks minimum.............$280 usually around $10-$12 a day.  
Cleaning  Rent rug shampooer twice a year ......$50O 
Cleaning supplies......$75 
Ear Taping Supplies 
2 People 
Foam Backer rod -(Insulation for pipes) From Home Depot or Masonry stores. 
Tape-Zonas Tape or Elastikon Tape by Johnson and Johnson.  1- 1 1/2inch...............1.89 
Sharp and Bandage scissors 
Skin Bond-  Helps everything stick to the ear better. 
Medi-Sol - Adhesive Remover. Goo Gone works as well. Helps to remove tape and Skin Bond easier. 4 OZ. $11.95 
Alcohol-To clean pups ears inside and out. Cotton Balls and Q-tips-Use with Alcohol to clean ears. 
Astringent Ear powder-If your puppies ears are wet inside. Helps reduce ear odor. This is good for uncropped ears as well. 
Misc.  
Treats............$100 
Bedding for dane size.....$30-90 
You will need more then 4 toys ....$200 
Chewed up reading glasses ....$200 
A Suburban/Excursion to transport Danes ...........$45,000 (or other large vehicle) 
New landscaping...........$2,500+++ 
New Furniture after the other one get's chewed up 
Remote controls- chewed up 
Chewed up leather designer shoes 
New Carpet 
Carpenter work, replacing chewed up decks and wood around the house. Paint. 
 
 
Renee Broden 
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