First Year Costs of Having a Dog

THE NECESSITIES
- water bowl = $10
- food bowl = $10
- leash = $12
- collar = $8
- dog house = $60

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES
- dog bed = $30
- chew toys = $10
- dog crate = $40
- treats = $6
- brush = $6
- shampoo = $4

A bag of dog food will cost around $20. This is something you will have to buy every month.

Prices range on the costs of buying a new puppy based on gender, age, bloodline, ect. By searching online, I found a 12 week old, female collie for $500. $500 seems to be the average price.

$20

First visit to vet:
- health maintenance consultation = $35
- puppy vaccination = $6
- intestinal parasite exam = $24
- heart worm = $9
- bordetella = $16
- flea bath = $20

$20

There are different routes you can take when deciding how to fence in your yard.

For a half acre back yard the prices will be around:
- invisible fence = $132
- wood fence = $7,000
- post and chain = $20

$20

On this visit the vet will (if owner decides to) spay or neuter the dog. The price for this will be approximately $200.

To get a dog groomed, it will cost around $60.