Estimating Cost  

An average Bearded Collie’s life span is 15-16 years.  The following estimate does not include any special health problem or injuries, which would require medical attention and prescription medications. By studying the estimate it is clear that the initial price of a puppy is minimal compared to what one should expect in the long run. Skimping on quality now may only cost one later down the road, both financially and emotionally.

It is quite natural for the first-time buyer to consider cost when selecting a puppy. There is nothing wrong with shopping around for the best buy, but low prices, or high prices for that mater, do not constitute the best deal. My suggestion to prospective puppy owners is to shop around and compare. In this way, one will see the differences in breeders and what they breed. Study all aspects, paying particular attention to the number of dogs that are kept on the premises, the appearance of these dogs (cleanliness, health, and disposition) and the environment in which they are kept. Of great importance is the appearance of the dam. It is normal for the dam to sometimes lose her coat while caring for a litter, but she should not look weak, malnourished, or ill in any other way.

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Estimated care cost

      Age                          Procedure                                          Cost

5 weeks                        Parvo Vaccine                      Courtesy of breeder

6 weeks                        Puppy shot                           Courtesy of breeder

7 weeks                        Kennel Cough                      Courtesy of breeder

8 weeks                        Puppy shot/wormer            Courtesy of breeder

9 weeks                        Kennel Cough                       $8.00

10 weeks                       Puppy shot/ wormer            $ 35.00

12 weeks                       Puppy shot                            $ 15.00

 13 weeks                       Lyme Vaccine                       $ 15.00

14 weeks                        Puppy/Adult Booster          $ 35.00         

                                       DA2PP + CV/LCI/ wormer

15 weeks                         Lyme Vaccine                       $15.00

16 weeks                         Puppy Booster                     $ 1o.00

18 weeks                         Puppy Booster                    $ 30.00

6 month                          Rabies Vaccine                   $ 30.00                                       

Additional Veterinary Costs:

·     Yearly Heartworm Testing $ 20.00

·     Yearly Preventative   $ 58.00

·     Yearly Adult Booster $ 30.00

·     Rabies Booster $ 30.00 

Miscellaneous Costs:

·         Yearly food cost $ 240.oo

·         Supplies (crate, leashes, dishes, shampoo, flea/tick preventives, grooming, etc.) $ 150.00