Doggie Economics

Doggie Prices: The supply and demand of that dog/ the popularity of the dog.  From a breeder, rescue or pet shop.  Qualities the dog and their abilities.

ADOPT V.S. BREEDER 

Buying from a breeder: 

Expensive! 

Average cost: $1,000-$2,000

Know the medical history.

Know the parents/ where the dog is coming from. 

Bloodline: good and bad qualities.

Adopting: 

Much cheaper. 

Average Price: $0-$250

Costs are often minimal. 

Mixed breed dogs were significantly less likely to develop 10 genetically based diseases, including some types of heart disease, musculoskeletal problems, allergic skin disease and hyperthyroidism. 

Grooming Prices: Varies depending on the dog

Food Prices: Varies depending on the dog

Why I Adopt: 

About 5 years ago, I was working a dog kennel in between my classes at SUNY Orange.  One late afternoon, I got a text from my boss that I had to come in and help her ASAP.  When I arrived, she was bringing in three filthy, skinny, beat up golden retrievers.  At this time, I had no idea what I was getting myself into.  I spent the next few hours helping my boss bathe these pups and get them cleaned up.  Throughout the night I began to learn a little more about these three dogs that just entered my life.  The three were siblings, one girl and two boys.  The girl pup had an eye lash deformity which eventually resulted in surgery, the one boy had several digestive issues, and the other had a large black spot in his fur on his ear.  Because of these imperfections, they were no use to the breeder.  She felt their minor issues were enough to make them not usual.  She left them outside (in the middle of the winter) with barely enough food and water for one.  Luckily, my boss found them just 5 months into their poor lives.  The one boy pup with the digestive issues was already placed in a forever home, along with his sister.  This just left the one pup with the black spot without a home and I knew I had to have him.  We fell in love instantly and I took him home with me that night.  After MANY vet bills to get him back to his healthy self but it was worth every penny.  Dino and I are still best friends and he is my favorite thing to come home too.  Not only did he change my life but I gave him the home he deserves.  For this reason, I am so happy I rescued over buying from a breeder.  Although the adopting option did cost me more than the breeder option, the demand for a home was worth every penny.