I'm sure its been asked up I'd like some more precise figures. You see, I've recently come into about $3500 from the government. I got a load back on my income tax refund.
So, I am seriously thinking of taking a chunk of that and locking it into a GIC investment and keeping it as a "Doggie fund" to purchase and cover all initial ownership costs possible, including the first couple month's food.
So how much am I looking at for the following? (add some if you think I am forgetting anything).
Dog purchase from reputable breeder, I havent decided upon which breed yet. (boxer, dobe, or pit/AmStaff).
docking.
vet bills for shots and alterations
say 6 months food
Anything else?
Sorry if this post is stupid, I just have no idea how much any of this really costs....
Even the purchase price for some of the breeds mentioned have prices all over the map and I'm really unsure of what a well-bred dog with good temperament/health bloodlines will cost me in any of the aforementioned breeds...
So, I am seriously thinking of taking a chunk of that and locking it into a GIC investment and keeping it as a "Doggie fund" to purchase and cover all initial ownership costs possible, including the first couple month's food.
So how much am I looking at for the following? (add some if you think I am forgetting anything).
Dog purchase from reputable breeder, I havent decided upon which breed yet. (boxer, dobe, or pit/AmStaff).
docking.
vet bills for shots and alterations
say 6 months food
Anything else?
Sorry if this post is stupid, I just have no idea how much any of this really costs....
Even the purchase price for some of the breeds mentioned have prices all over the map and I'm really unsure of what a well-bred dog with good temperament/health bloodlines will cost me in any of the aforementioned breeds...