Factors Affecting Puppy Prices: Below we have outlined just a few of the factors that go into the purchase price of our Newfoundland Puppy. These costs are PER Dog.
Our puppies cost $4000-$4500 depending on parentage.
General Care of Sire and/or Dam:
Health Clearances
General Blood Panel
Dog Shows
Breeding Costs
Pre-Natal Care
Time, Services and other factors
These are just a few of the things that go into the purchase price of a puppy. Another thing to keep in mind, the purchase price may be one of the largest one-time expenses, but it is minuscule in the overall cost of care for the lifetime of a Newfoundland Dog or Puppy who will share his or her life with you. Responsible breeders take great care in insuring that you are getting a healthy puppy who will be an excellent example of the Newfoundland breed.
Our puppies cost $4000-$4500 depending on parentage.
General Care of Sire and/or Dam:
- Food - $20/week $1040/year
- Vet Visits - $200 - $300 Annually
- Health Products - Flea prevention, Heartworm Prevention, etc. - $200 Annually
- AKC DNA - $55
Health Clearances
- OFA Hips & Elbows - $400
- Patella - $60.00
- Thyroid - $120 for bloodwork and certification
- Cardiac - $150-$300
- Cystinuria DNA - $58
- Eyes - $55
General Blood Panel
- $175.00 for blood drawn and tested. Testing done annually
Dog Shows
- Entry Fees - $35.00 - $45.00/ each day for show (Shows needed to complete a Championship 5 to 10)
- Reserve Grooming space - $45-65 per spot.
- Grooming supplies / equipment – Avg. $300.00 yearly
- Show expenses - travel, meals, lodging,gas - minimum $800/ per show
- Annual National Specialty - $2500- $3500
Breeding Costs
- Progesterone testing - $110.00 per test, 3 test minimum
- Stud Fees - $4000-$4500.00 Price of one Puppy
- Shipping semen cost - $300.00 - $1,200.00
- Artificial Insemination - $800.00 - $2000.00 (depending on if fresh or frozen)
Pre-Natal Care
- Ultrasound to confirm pregnancy - $150.00
- Pre-Natal Vitamins during pregnancy - $150.00
- Pre-Delivery Radiograph - $150.00
- Progestrone test to confirm levels are good for pregnancy - $110.00
- Vet Exams - $90.00
- Vaccines/Deworming - $250.00
- Board Certified Cardiologist Exam - $100.00
- Check for Internal Parasites - $50.00
- Microchip Implant - $50.00
Time, Services and other factors
- Socialization of puppies
- Crate Training of puppies
- Leash Training and Basic Obedience
- Temperament Testing
- Pedigree Research
- Interviewing Prospective Homes
- Small Litter Size ( It costs just as much for a litter of 2 as a litter of 10, actually more because small litters require a c-section which is $2500) Unexpected Emergencies (C-Sections, Complicated Deliveries, etc.$2500-$6000)
These are just a few of the things that go into the purchase price of a puppy. Another thing to keep in mind, the purchase price may be one of the largest one-time expenses, but it is minuscule in the overall cost of care for the lifetime of a Newfoundland Dog or Puppy who will share his or her life with you. Responsible breeders take great care in insuring that you are getting a healthy puppy who will be an excellent example of the Newfoundland breed.
