*** Please note that all prices are in Canadian dollars and according to prices in 2007 , here in Quebec or elsewhere***
From some items listed below, the idea was collected form other web site.
I have gathered the most of them to give a better idea of the possible total cost.
Any idea about how much will a Dane puppy cost ????
First of all all depends if you are looking for:
Buying the puppy
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looking for......
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Price ***
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Show Puppy
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between $ 1200 and $ 1800
somes are even $ 3000
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Companion Puppy
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between $ 500 and $1200
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Rescue - usually adult
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between $ 200 and $ 400 +++
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**** prices vary according to region, color, kennel, Gender,age,etc......
Shipping the puppy
For example, if breeder is in the USA, cost of Shipping a puppy if out of state using Delta Cargo for a 6 months old in a 700 series kennel. NY to CA $1100.
Smaller Kennels can be shipped counter to counter for less then $ 400 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. Check if there is anything special if the dog have to cross the border.
Veterinary cost
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Some examples......
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Cost
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Puppy checkups
& Vaccines
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$ 100
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Spay/Neuter
depending on the weight
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$ 500
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Cropping if not pai by the breeder
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$ 700
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Pet insurance
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+ $ 35 a month
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Bloat surgery
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$ 3000
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*** Please note most of costs (anesthesia, pills) are according to the weight of your dog
Puppy Training
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Some examples........
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Cost
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Baby Gate
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$ 40
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Collars, at least 2
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$ 30
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Six foot leash (nylon)
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$ 30
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Crate - Colossal (37wx54dx45h)
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$ 300
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Crate Pad
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$ 40
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ID Tag
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$ 10
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Dog licence
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$ 25
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Stain Remover (for example: Nature's Miracle)
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$ 20
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Obedience classes (per session)
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$ 125
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Handling class (per session)
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$ 8
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Pooper Scooper
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$ 20
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many more ...........
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Puppy Feeding Supplies
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Some examples.......
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Cost
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Dog Bowls
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$ 30
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Raised double bowl holder (example: plant stands)
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$ 30
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Eagle Pack Holistic (40 lbs)
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$ 65
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Vitamin C, 500 mg, 100 tablets
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$ 7
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Probiotics
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$ 52
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MSM
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Oxy-Drops
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Nzymes
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Grooming Supplies and Other Stuff
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Somme examples.......
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Cost
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Nail Grinder, Dremmel
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$ 80
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Nail Clipper, for large dogs
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$ 15
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Shampoo & Bathing supplies
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$ 40
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Zoom Groom Massage, petting tool
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$ 20
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Brushes
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$ 10
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Tooth Brush
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$ 5
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Tooth Paste
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$ 10
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Extra Toys (4 items, dane resistant)
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$ 80 +++
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Fencing
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$ 2000 - $ 5000
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Books about danes
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$ 20 / each
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Boarding, 2 weeks ($ 14 a day)
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$ 200
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Cleaning Supplies
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$ 75
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Treats
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$ 100
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Dane bed
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+ $ 50 - $ 100
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Chewed up glasses
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$ 200
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many many more !
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And more to think about............
Ear Taping Supplies, a vehicule to transport Danes, a new landscaping, 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, and more!
