My other half has said we have to find out approximately how much it will cost to have a dog or puppy before we decide.
How much does it cost you?

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Costs can include
Books to research the breed ur interested in
Fuel to visit the breeder
Bed
Bedding
Flea and worming products
Grooming products
Toys
Lead
Collar
Food
Treats
Training School
Vet bills
Pet Insurance
Kennels if u go away

Can't think of anything else...

We would like a small or medium dog.

Quite a lot. just a few quick points are: insurance, vet fees, medications like antibiotics (occasional), worming tabs, flea control (regular), bedding, crates, toys, leads/collars, food/kibble, aswell was stimulation, exercise, training, training classes/socialisation
I was payinf £650 a year for insurance until i reviewed and got it for £350 - vet fees £30 a visit, treatments £60-80 a visit
In all anual costs are probably around £800+
I have a springer btw

It will also depend on what type of food you will be feeding your dog/puppy.

I feed Arden Grange which is £35.00 for a 15kg bag which lasts about a month and a half but there are cheaper dog foods.

I worm every 3 months which is 2 tablets in total for my two little dog, thats about £5.00.

I also have them both insured which is £32.00 per month.

I give my yearly booster injections too which is about £20 each.

Then there are possible vet bills for unforseen things like upset tummys, cuts etc which is not enough to be covered by insurance.

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I knew I would forget loads of costs, thats what you get for sneakily being on the forum while at work lol

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It can cost as little or as much as you like really. I have rescues, all cost me pretty little actually. Mine arn't insured as no one will insure 3 of them so don't see the point for the others. (I'll always find the money if I need to) but if they were it would be around £10 each a month as they are all mongrels. They eat raw so on average it costs me £10 a month to feed each dog. I don't vaccinate but if I did that would be £30 per year. If you get a rescue you're looking at the most £120 donation for a pedigree, less if it's an older dog or non-pedigree. I didn't have to give anything for 4 of my dogs because 2 were on the PTS list due aggression (I took them on to try and rehabilitate...and kept them ) and the other 2 are failed fosters!! Sidney was £50 donation because he was a puppy so I paid for him being spayed £130 ish. (well I would of paid but managed to get a voucher from my mate so didn't cost me anything in the end!!)

If you need kennels then that's a big expense, or a dog walker. I'm lucky I need neither of these.

My main expense would be collars (cos I like them to have nice new one's) and toys for Sidney..I must spend at least £10 a month on balls for him!!!

I have a 5month old bulldog. i spend about £13 on her food for a month she has beta which is £6.45 a bag but it 3for2 at pets at home at the minute. i pay £5 for worming once a month. i pay £21 for 3 flea treatments which i do every 2 months. we got a bed from RSCPA which was £12 which she still fits in for now. bought her two collars to far and a lead about £36 all together but they have been nice ones, i got a blanket off ebay for her which was £1.50 and most her toys were bought for her but we spent about £10 on some toys which are still lasting her. i think thats all, oh nail cutting no somewere that does it for £5 but we goin to buy our own cause it saves money.

Also don't forget the ....


New car - cos the old one isn't big enough

New patio or conservatory

All new houses have to be dog friendly

Motor home/caravan for going on holiday

Redesigned kitchen to fit the dog crates/beds in

Outside shower for the dogs

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