01/09/2024
Expected cost of raising a litter of puppies:
Note- This does not include the stud fee or care of the dam which typically cost $5,000+. This is strictly the cost of the pups. This also, does not include emergency needs of the pups. This is the basic cost of a litter with no complications.
Birth- 1 week:
Whelping Box- $50+
Whelping supplies- $300+
2-3 weeks:
First deworming- $10+ per pup
4-5 weeks:
Second deworming- $10+ per pup
Start of quality puppy food- $5 per day/ per pup
6-7 weeks:
Third deworming- $10+ per pup
First shot- $20+ per pup
Amount of quality puppy food increase- $7 per day/ per pup
8-9 weeks:
Fourth deworming- $10+ per pup
Second shot- $20+ per pup
Amount of quality puppy food increase- $9 per day/ per pup
Toys to stimulate puppy’s- $100+
Cleaning supplies to clean up after pups from birth to 9 weeks- $200+
Supplies to fill their litter box from 3-4 weeks to 9 weeks- $300+
Litter registration- $35+
Your hours of no sleep, missing work, frustration- $priceless
This is a very basic list. A ton more can be added. I just want puppy buyers to see some of the cost that goes into their pup before they bring it home.
We had a litter of 13 pups and spent well over $6,000. Please stop disrespecting breeders by asking them to sell you a pup for animal shelter prices!