Julia
Please give me the pros and cons, and reasons you could use you persuade someone to own one.
Also, tips on keeping a puppy safe are appreciated, and if you know any foods that are super unhealthy for dogs, please list those as well.
Approximately how much do you spend yearly on your Doberman (puppy or adult), and how much would a Doberman puppy cost?
Answer
Pros: Loyal, intelligent, naturally protective, easy to train, very affectionate (nick name is the Velcro dog)
Cons: naturally dominate breed, naturally protective, very intelligent, very affectionate, medial problems in the breed: DCM, CVI
Notice a lot of the pros are also cons. The breed is intelligent enough to find a lot of trouble to get into if not properly trained and that combined with being a dominate breed means they will be running your house if you don't train them properly. They are known as the velcro dog for a reason. They want to be with you all the time. That can be a good or a bad thing depending on type of dog you want. If you want a dog that will happily lay in one room while you are somewhere else in the house doing something this is not the breed for you if on the other hand you want a breed that at least wants you in sight then you are on the right track. You also need to be careful to buy from a responsible breeder as several major medial problems are prevalent in the breed. Dilated Cardio Myopothy (DCM) is common in Dobermans as is cervical vertebra instability (aka wobblers). Health tests that should be done on all breeding dogs are OFA for hips and elbows, yearly EKG or holter moniter, yearly CERF (or at least prior to each breeding) DNA or clear by paternaty for von Williebrands (bleeding disorder common in the breed) and thyroid panel (yearly or prior to each breeding). Also make sure you the sire and dam don't have a Z in their registration numbers. A Z in a Dobermans registration number indicates the dog had albino ancestors and has the potential to pass those genes on. Responsible breeder never breed Z-factor dogs.
As far as persuading someone to own one I wouldn't try they are not the breed for everyone so I defiantly wouldn't try to talk someone in to getting one.
Foods you shouldn't feed include chocolate, raw onions and garlic, macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins
As far as cost a lot is going to depend on where you live as prices vary from region to region. However the first year (or really the first 6 months) will be the most expensive due to having to get basics and the puppy shot series. You are looking at about $100-150 for a crate, about $10-20 for food and water bowls, around $20-50 for collar and leashes and tag as the collars will need to be replaced as he grows, around $200-300 for the series of puppy shots, around $100 for a years worth of heartworm preventative, another $120 for a year of flea treatment, at least $240 per year for a premium or super premium dog food, plus what ever you spend on toys and treats. After the first year you can't cut out the cost for the crate and bowls (good stainless steel bowls will last his lifetime) he'll likely still need a new collar but not as many, only one set of shots per year so $60-75 for that but the rest will pretty much be the same from year to year unless a major medical problem occurs
Pros: Loyal, intelligent, naturally protective, easy to train, very affectionate (nick name is the Velcro dog)
Cons: naturally dominate breed, naturally protective, very intelligent, very affectionate, medial problems in the breed: DCM, CVI
Notice a lot of the pros are also cons. The breed is intelligent enough to find a lot of trouble to get into if not properly trained and that combined with being a dominate breed means they will be running your house if you don't train them properly. They are known as the velcro dog for a reason. They want to be with you all the time. That can be a good or a bad thing depending on type of dog you want. If you want a dog that will happily lay in one room while you are somewhere else in the house doing something this is not the breed for you if on the other hand you want a breed that at least wants you in sight then you are on the right track. You also need to be careful to buy from a responsible breeder as several major medial problems are prevalent in the breed. Dilated Cardio Myopothy (DCM) is common in Dobermans as is cervical vertebra instability (aka wobblers). Health tests that should be done on all breeding dogs are OFA for hips and elbows, yearly EKG or holter moniter, yearly CERF (or at least prior to each breeding) DNA or clear by paternaty for von Williebrands (bleeding disorder common in the breed) and thyroid panel (yearly or prior to each breeding). Also make sure you the sire and dam don't have a Z in their registration numbers. A Z in a Dobermans registration number indicates the dog had albino ancestors and has the potential to pass those genes on. Responsible breeder never breed Z-factor dogs.
As far as persuading someone to own one I wouldn't try they are not the breed for everyone so I defiantly wouldn't try to talk someone in to getting one.
Foods you shouldn't feed include chocolate, raw onions and garlic, macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins
As far as cost a lot is going to depend on where you live as prices vary from region to region. However the first year (or really the first 6 months) will be the most expensive due to having to get basics and the puppy shot series. You are looking at about $100-150 for a crate, about $10-20 for food and water bowls, around $20-50 for collar and leashes and tag as the collars will need to be replaced as he grows, around $200-300 for the series of puppy shots, around $100 for a years worth of heartworm preventative, another $120 for a year of flea treatment, at least $240 per year for a premium or super premium dog food, plus what ever you spend on toys and treats. After the first year you can't cut out the cost for the crate and bowls (good stainless steel bowls will last his lifetime) he'll likely still need a new collar but not as many, only one set of shots per year so $60-75 for that but the rest will pretty much be the same from year to year unless a major medical problem occurs
How much will a puppy cost, especially a corgi?
R.T
please also add the vet bills,accessories, and the food cost
Answer
Typically, from a reputalbe breeder, "pet quality" puppies cost roughly $600-$1200. (Sometimes more, depending on the breeder and the lines they are from.)
For the first year you have the puppy, getting all the initial "puppy supplies" (crate, bed, grooming supplies, collar & leash, food bowls, etc.), the required vet visits (vaccination series, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc.), heartworm and flea preventative, etc. will run you at least $1000, likely more than that even.
EDIT:
I honestly wouldn't touch a $200-300 puppy with a 10-foot pole. Quality dogs are expensive. I want to get a puppy that I know comes from healthy parents (health checks, eyes certified, patellas checked, etc.).
My pet-quality papillon was $1000. (Her fault is she has white on one of her ears, which is why she was sold as a "pet", she can't be shown because that mismark is a fault.)
If you have someone selling puppies for $200-300, they can't even come close to covering thier own expenses of the litter. Therefore, it is a huge red-flag that they are skimping out on things they shouldn't be.
Here is a break-down of some of the above mentioned expenses:
I'll give you a run-down of the estimated costs I've spent on my healthy puppy in the past 6 months that I've had her:
initial supplies (crate, grooming needs, toys, etc.): $150
puppy wellness exam: $80
vaccinations/booster shots: $150
spay & microchip: $300
training classes: $300 (2 obedince classes and 1 agility class)
flea preventative (1 yr): $150
heart worm preventative (1 yr): $60
food & treats (each month): $20-$25
bully sticks to chew on (typically 1 per week): $3 each
All-in-all, I've probably spent well over $1500 in these first 6 months of owning her, and I think that's a low estimate. (It's probably closer to $2000.)
It adds up fast. Having a dog is expensive, especially in it's first year of life.
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Typically, from a reputalbe breeder, "pet quality" puppies cost roughly $600-$1200. (Sometimes more, depending on the breeder and the lines they are from.)
For the first year you have the puppy, getting all the initial "puppy supplies" (crate, bed, grooming supplies, collar & leash, food bowls, etc.), the required vet visits (vaccination series, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc.), heartworm and flea preventative, etc. will run you at least $1000, likely more than that even.
EDIT:
I honestly wouldn't touch a $200-300 puppy with a 10-foot pole. Quality dogs are expensive. I want to get a puppy that I know comes from healthy parents (health checks, eyes certified, patellas checked, etc.).
My pet-quality papillon was $1000. (Her fault is she has white on one of her ears, which is why she was sold as a "pet", she can't be shown because that mismark is a fault.)
If you have someone selling puppies for $200-300, they can't even come close to covering thier own expenses of the litter. Therefore, it is a huge red-flag that they are skimping out on things they shouldn't be.
Here is a break-down of some of the above mentioned expenses:
I'll give you a run-down of the estimated costs I've spent on my healthy puppy in the past 6 months that I've had her:
initial supplies (crate, grooming needs, toys, etc.): $150
puppy wellness exam: $80
vaccinations/booster shots: $150
spay & microchip: $300
training classes: $300 (2 obedince classes and 1 agility class)
flea preventative (1 yr): $150
heart worm preventative (1 yr): $60
food & treats (each month): $20-$25
bully sticks to chew on (typically 1 per week): $3 each
All-in-all, I've probably spent well over $1500 in these first 6 months of owning her, and I think that's a low estimate. (It's probably closer to $2000.)
It adds up fast. Having a dog is expensive, especially in it's first year of life.
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