A little common sense sure is hard to find somethimes.
by RDH on 28 January 2009 - 03:01
Ok I found it but its based on malmalamutes though but it should be about the same.
Cost of Breeding A Litter of Malamute Puppies 2008
Item
Low Estimate
High Estimate
4 Pup litter
12 Pup litter
Show dog at AKC events to ascertain quality (avg. championship costs between $10-20,000 to achieve)
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Travel to meet and compare various stud dogs (if not own stud)
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OFA, CERF and CHD certifications of health for Mom (and Stud if owned by breeder)
240.00
480.00
4-7 Progesterone tests to pinpoint accuracy of timing @50/every 2 days
100.00
350.00
Brucellous test & health check for bitch
50.00
100.00
Stud Fee to Stud Owner
500.00
2,000.00
Lost wages (time off work to travel to stud dog)
210.00
420.00
Travel to Stud dog (gas, tolls, meals) (local vs. out of state)
20.00
900.00
4 nights at mid-priced dog-friendly lodging @$80/night (not counting hours on phone finding it)
320.00
320.00
Non refundable security deposit per night because of dog $20/night
80.00
80.00
OR Airline fare and boarding to fly bitch to dog for 2 wks (we don't do
by RDH on 28 January 2009 - 03:01
OR Airline fare and boarding to fly bitch to dog for 2 wks (we don't do that)
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Semen Collection if Stud won't/can't breed the bitch (veterinary expense)
350.00
500.00
Implantation (surgery) or Trans cervical introduction of collected sperm into bitch
350.00
2,000.00
2nd Trans cervical (better results with second attempt)
350.00
Lucky enough to get natural breeding (Celebration dinner)
50.00
50.00
Ultrasound to check on status of breeding - did it take?
50.00
200.00
NO PUPPIES YET, just preliminaries (double if breeding doesn't take) SUBTOTAL
2,430.00
6,920.00
Accumulate needed birthing supplies (clamps, heat lamp, heat mat, siphon bulb, replacement milk, etc.) assuming already have some things from previous litters
25.00
50.00
Update website & get puppycam ready (hosting)
50
50
Begin feeding premium food in anticipation of pregnancy
80.00
100.00
Prenatal vitamins for bitch
20.00
50.00
X-ray to confirm pregnancy (Reproduction Specialist Vet), make sure vet is on call that weekend
100.00
200.00
(it's always
by RDH on 28 January 2009 - 03:01
by RDH on 28 January 2009 - 03:01
so what do you think??is that about right?
msbeed is this her
yeah she is beautiful. But i won't pay that kind of money for a dog...i would negotiate though lol
two moons i can't leave the state. did you mean $25,000?
by crazydog on 28 January 2009 - 07:01
beauty is in the eye of the beholder and also beauty is brain washed.
Evrybody has a price they can afford. So if they can afford it, let them buy it
by missbeeb on 28 January 2009 - 10:01
RDH... Yes, that's her! She is simply beautuful and I would love her!
Do I rob my savings? No, I have one old boy and one that's becoming an old boy... but, she's awfully nice!
by missbeeb on 28 January 2009 - 20:01
What do you think all?
by snajper69 on 28 January 2009 - 20:01
Titles here, titles there, titles everywhere. If I have a dog that I know is worth the money I am not going to sell you one for 500.00 just because he is not titled. Don't like it don't buy it.
I bought one female from both title dogs, male competing in national’s ble ble ble ble well the female is only pet quality (paid 950.00 for her).
Bought another female similar pedigree both parents not titled guess what? She is everything that I needed in a dog. Her breeder didn't stress the titles just showed me progeny worked, and said this is what my breeding is all about. Best decision of my life. (paid twice as much for her) :) do I feel rip off? Not at all. Did I question his price? Not at all. Would I do it again? Yeah in an eye blink.
Proven breeding programs don't need the titles to move the pup's, the prove is in the progeny. Only rookies make an assumption on a dog based on his/her titles. You want to know what you getting and if it’s worth it go evaluate it yourself, rather than make assumption based on price.
by missbeeb on 28 January 2009 - 20:01
Oh, Snajper! What do you think of "my" beautiful girl? She's so lovely, but it's just not possible for me to have her at the moment!
