Initial Costs for the dog
Cost
of the dog: A well-bred, healthy dog
from a reputable dog breeder will cost approximately
$500-$800, depending on the dog breed. A "show quality"
dog from a good line may run much more.
- The initial immunisation, de-worming,
checkup, etc for a puppy will run $60-
$100 for several visits.
- Dog Food, Dog treats: Approximately $35/month.
- Dog Bowls: About $3-10.
- Dog Crate: $30 –300. You may need
it for transporting your dog.
- Dog Bed or a cozy pillow: $20-50
- Dog Grooming Tools: $25 (brush, dog comb,
dog nail clippers, dog shampoo).
- Dog Collar & Leash: $10-100
- Dog Toys: $50 for chewies,
squeaky toys, bones, ropes, Kongs, etc.
You will need them to save your house!
- Doghouse: $200-700. If you intend
your dog be outdoors to protect him
from sun, wind and rain.
Yearly Costs
Here is
a summary of our yearly costs for our
three dogs, just to give you an idea of
how much a dog may cost in Indonesia.
| All in US $ |
Golden
Retriever |
Cocker
Spaniel |
Bali
Dog |
| Dog Food |
372 |
140 |
330 |
| Parasite/De-worming |
42 |
26 |
34 |
| Vitamin Supplements |
62 |
22 |
61 |
| Dog Toys, etc |
27 |
12 |
18 |
| Dog Grooming |
84 |
145 |
15 |
| Vet |
265 |
24 |
9 |
| Homeopathic Remedies |
215 |
38 |
12 |
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|
|
|
| Total yearly |
1068 |
407 |
479 |
| Initial costs |
480 |
315 |
235 |
| Total amount |
1548 |
722 |
714 |
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