Katie T
I am 15 and an absolute dog lover. I don't own a dog, but am committed to getting one. I convinced my parents to let me get one, but I have to pay for everything myself, and I have to care for it entirely myself. I have a part time job that earns me around $50 - $80 a week depending on how much I work. I have a big backyard, and the dog won't be allowed inside because I already have a cat.
Does anyone know what size/breed dog I should get? I would like a short hair dog, and I would love to adopt a dog, so any advice there would be greatly appreciated too. And do you know how much it will cost, like he initial cost and the running costs?
Thankyou so much, and help is really appreciated :)
btw, i live in Australia :) thankyu for all these great answers. and dw C C, i still appreciate the feedback :)
Answer
Cost of owning a dog 1st year
Purchase Price=$1000
Food=$500
Vacinations=$150
Vet bills=$400
Spay/neuter=200
Bed=$150
Treats=$100
Chew bones=$150
Bowls=$25
Collar=$20
Leash=$20
Trainning=$450
Fence=$1500
Vitamins=$75
Flea Control=$200
Heartworm=$100
Shampoo=$25
Grooming=$400
Grooming Tools=$250
Dental Care=$40
Stain Cleaner=$75
Waste Disposal=$50
Trainning aids=$300
Deworming=$30
Boarding=200
Crate=$150
Car Restraint=$100
Approx expences=$6,600
Approx yearly cost$2485.00
Total over the life of a 14 year old dog=$38,905.00
Adoption fee here is around
$300 for Pups under 4month old
$210 for adult-4-6years
$160 for dogs over 7years
However if your in australia, you shouldn't have much trouble as long as the dog been raised outdoors in the 1st place, as it unfortuantly a common practice to raise dogs outside. They however won't rehome dogs that are used to be inside dogs or inside/outdoors dogs to be sole outdoor dogs for fear the dog won't get as much as attention as it used to.
You know dogs and cats can actually get alone fine? My Labrador x Golden Retriever adore cats, and she lets them boss her around. I don't know why, but she thinks cats are her Pups and when she gets a slap on the nose, she responds in a play bow! Its so funny. All she wants is to lick them. On walks it can pose a problem, as she wants to lick every cat she sees on the walk! Which means she BOLTS!
I suggest you go for a large double coated breed to protect them from the elements; Labrador, Golden Retriever, Scotch Collies, Newfoundlands are all good starting breeds. Even mixes of these bred can make wonderful pets, but be carefully if they are Border Collie x or Husky or Malamute- Most of these mixes take over the Very high energy breeds, rather then the calmer temperments
However Newfoundlands aren't commonly found in shelters here. I've seen 1 so far!
Remember to actually visit the local animal shelters too because not all pets available will be listed online
Small dogs don't do well as outdoor pets
Also i think you'll need your parents to be with you, when you adopt, as shelters are fussy here and are worried if they adopt to a teen, without the parents, they parents will come back and surrended the poor dog.
http://www.petrescue.com.au/search/?a=d&g=a&s=a&l=a&a_id=
Cost of owning a dog 1st year
Purchase Price=$1000
Food=$500
Vacinations=$150
Vet bills=$400
Spay/neuter=200
Bed=$150
Treats=$100
Chew bones=$150
Bowls=$25
Collar=$20
Leash=$20
Trainning=$450
Fence=$1500
Vitamins=$75
Flea Control=$200
Heartworm=$100
Shampoo=$25
Grooming=$400
Grooming Tools=$250
Dental Care=$40
Stain Cleaner=$75
Waste Disposal=$50
Trainning aids=$300
Deworming=$30
Boarding=200
Crate=$150
Car Restraint=$100
Approx expences=$6,600
Approx yearly cost$2485.00
Total over the life of a 14 year old dog=$38,905.00
Adoption fee here is around
$300 for Pups under 4month old
$210 for adult-4-6years
$160 for dogs over 7years
However if your in australia, you shouldn't have much trouble as long as the dog been raised outdoors in the 1st place, as it unfortuantly a common practice to raise dogs outside. They however won't rehome dogs that are used to be inside dogs or inside/outdoors dogs to be sole outdoor dogs for fear the dog won't get as much as attention as it used to.
You know dogs and cats can actually get alone fine? My Labrador x Golden Retriever adore cats, and she lets them boss her around. I don't know why, but she thinks cats are her Pups and when she gets a slap on the nose, she responds in a play bow! Its so funny. All she wants is to lick them. On walks it can pose a problem, as she wants to lick every cat she sees on the walk! Which means she BOLTS!
I suggest you go for a large double coated breed to protect them from the elements; Labrador, Golden Retriever, Scotch Collies, Newfoundlands are all good starting breeds. Even mixes of these bred can make wonderful pets, but be carefully if they are Border Collie x or Husky or Malamute- Most of these mixes take over the Very high energy breeds, rather then the calmer temperments
However Newfoundlands aren't commonly found in shelters here. I've seen 1 so far!
Remember to actually visit the local animal shelters too because not all pets available will be listed online
Small dogs don't do well as outdoor pets
Also i think you'll need your parents to be with you, when you adopt, as shelters are fussy here and are worried if they adopt to a teen, without the parents, they parents will come back and surrended the poor dog.
http://www.petrescue.com.au/search/?a=d&g=a&s=a&l=a&a_id=
Crate size for Miniture Australian Shepherd?
Ariel
I need to know what kind of crate to get for my to be new aussie.
The breeder recommends Petco's Model 400 Series(24" L X 18" W X 19" H)
The new puppy will be a boy, and is the biggest of all his siblings in the litter.
The sire is 15" high and weighs 18 pounds, the dam is 16" high and weighs 22 pounds.
The sire may be bigger and weigh more or less for his info is adult estimates.
Answer
A dog crate should be big enough for the dog to stand up in. So I think your breeder is right. If you want a crate that is a little more roomy, that is okay too.
A dog crate should be big enough for the dog to stand up in. So I think your breeder is right. If you want a crate that is a little more roomy, that is okay too.
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