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
