CF Dog Tips.

[Susquehanna Birder]

More than I'd want.  $650....which isn't bad by breeder standards. 

Wouldn't it have been cheaper if you would have just stolen the dog?

Chuggie, how many times do I have to tell you that's not the way we do things in America.  This country was founded by hard work and determination, not by taking something that doesn't belong to you. 

With that kind of backward thinking, there would have never been an Oklahoma Land Rush.

[Diomedes]

stupid Okies

[Zanshin]

You guys have opinions about dog insurance?  I've heard things both ways from people I know. 

[Susquehanna Birder]

You mean like pet health insurance?

[rjs246]

If you get pet insurance I will lose all respect for you and everyone you know.

[Sgt PSN]

If you get pet insurance I will lose all respect for you and everyone you know.

He "knows" you. 

[Zanshin]

Okay, here's a better question.  How much do you spend a year on vet visits, etc? Is it cringeworthy?

[rjs246]

But I already don't respect myself so I'm in the clear. SUCKER.

[rjs246]

Vet bills can be intimidating if you have a sickly zesty dog. Which is why you should get a mutt. They're healthier.

[Seabiscuit36]

Vet bills can be intimidating if you have a sickly zesty dog. Which is why you should get a mutt. They're healthier.

RJS is on point about mutts.  I have a pure bred golden retriever.  His bills ran about 600 bucks last year.  He got sick from swimming in a pond that had goose crap and that rans us 145 bucks for medicine

[Susquehanna Birder]

The biggest expense we had to bear (so far) was neutering. Other than that, the annual vet check-up is maybe $100 (I think...the wife pays that one).

If he were to develop something that requires surgery or something very expensive, it would definitely be a tough decision. He's part of the family and all, but sensibility must prevail.

[rjs246]

Get a rescue dog and they pay for all of the dog's first few rounds of shots and the neutering. Pure breeds can suck it.

[Wingspan]

Like I said, we have a mutt which we rescued. The vet bills since we brought her home have been about $100 in 10 months, and that was all routine stuff. And that included the heartgard medicine.

[Sgt PSN]

But I already don't respect myself so I'm in the clear. SUCKER.

True talk.  I don't know if it's actual fact or not, but pure breeds always seem to have more medical issues than mixed breeds/mutts and thus, shorter life spans as well.  My dog's predominately golden retriever but is definitely mixed with something (don't know what) because he doesn't have the long, wavey hair.  He's 11 yrs old and is just now really (within the last year) starting to show effects of aging, mostly with arthritis in his hind legs.  And I think I've only taken him to the vet twice to be seen for something other than normal checkups and shots.  I'd say I've probably spent no more than an average of $100 a year on him in vet bills. 

[Seabiscuit36]

But I already don't respect myself so I'm in the clear. SUCKER.

True talk.  I don't know if it's actual fact or not, but pure breeds always seem to have more medical issues than mixed breeds/mutts and thus, shorter life spans as well.  My dog's predominately golden retriever but is definitely mixed with something (don't know what) because he doesn't have the long, wavey hair.  He's 11 yrs old and is just now really (within the last year) starting to show effects of aging, mostly with arthritis in his hind legs.  And I think I've only taken him to the vet twice to be seen for something other than normal checkups and shots.  I'd say I've probably spent no more than an average of $100 a year on him in vet bills. 

Sarge, is he on Glucosomine?  My parents Retriever is 8, when he turned 6 he was walking like an old man.  They started him on Glucomax or somthing they got from the Vet.  Within 2 weeks he was running and standing up from laying on the floor like a 1 year old pup.  Its kind of costly, but it really helps the dog and you from worrying about it.