Breeding Expenses
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Descriptions of Expenses/Profits |
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Raising The Puppy |
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Purchase Of Puppy |
$1000 |
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Puppy Shots |
$150 |
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Food |
$400/year |
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Crate |
$80 |
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Vet Bills |
$150 - $200/year |
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Tattoo |
$20 |
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Licenses |
$15/year |
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Registration Fees |
$10 |
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Showing Expenses |
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Conformation |
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Entries |
$880 |
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Handler |
$3000 |
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Travel |
$1500 |
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Obedience |
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Training Classes |
$80+/8 week session (minimum 5 sessions) |
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Entry Fees |
$160 |
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Travel |
$300 |
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Pre-Breeding Health Screens |
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Eyes (Annual) |
$20/year |
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OFA |
$100 - $150 |
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PennHip |
$150 - $250 |
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Heart Exam |
$30+ |
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Thyroid Screen |
$80 |
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Brucellosis (each litter) |
$50 |
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Breeding Related Expenses |
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Stud Fee |
$800/litter |
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Shipping |
$0 - $300/litter |
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Other testing as required by stud dog owner |
$50/litter |
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Whelping Supplies |
$100/litter |
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Vet Bills for Dam |
$60/litter |
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Vet Bills For Pups |
$500/litter |
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Food For Pups |
$100/litter |
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Registration Fees |
$20/litter |
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Advertising |
variable |
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Phone Bills |
$200/litter |
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Extra Heat |
$300/litter |
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Extra Electric |
$70/litter |
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Total Expenses |
$20480 |
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Breeding Expenses if problems occur |
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C-Section |
$600 |
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Puppy Formula |
$80 |
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Other Vet bills |
Variable depending on problem |
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Time off from work |
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Income |
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Puppy Sales |
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Number of Litters |
3 |
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Puppies per litter |
8 |
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Pets |
$8400 |
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Show |
$12000 |
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Taxes Paid |
$5100 |
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Profit/(Loss) |
($5180) |
Assumptions:
Titles earned - Ch. & CD by serious exhibitor
Dog lives to be 10 years old (though some live considerably longer
Dog obtains all clearances. Rough estimate is that only 25% of the dogs clear on all 3 major clearances
Cost to finish a Championship on a Golden is estimated by some to be closer to $15,000
Half of litter is sold as show prospects (a very high percentage)
Puppy Exams include shots, wormings, micro-chipping
Price charged for puppies from hobby breeder are $1000 for show prospects, $700 for pets