What is the healthiest and cheapest breed of dog that I can get?
Nov.11, 2009 in
Health
retrogecko asked:
Just curious, it can be any dog, and any kind (mutt or purebred).
When i mean breed, i mean breed. thank you whoever suggested the Beagle, that was the information hat I was looking for.
Also, for the love of GOD!!! I DO know that dogs aren’t cheap, I meant what dog was cheapest compared to all the other breeds of dogs.
Just curious, it can be any dog, and any kind (mutt or purebred).
When i mean breed, i mean breed. thank you whoever suggested the Beagle, that was the information hat I was looking for.
Also, for the love of GOD!!! I DO know that dogs aren’t cheap, I meant what dog was cheapest compared to all the other breeds of dogs.
November 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Any breed of vet-checked dog from your local shelter that was given a 100% clean bill of health would be your best bet.
November 13th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
cheapest would be at your local shelter. If you want a purebred that is actually healthy go through a reputable breeder (very expensive, but hey you get what you pay for).
November 15th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Beagles are inexpensive and have no genetic defects like hip problems. A hardy dog that doesn’t have problems later in life.
Beagles have those hard to resist eyes too.
November 19th, 2009 at 3:26 am
Go the a local pound, rescue or shelter. Their dogs are usually already health checked, up to date with shots and vaccines, altered, trained and tested for certain things like No cats, No other dogs or No young children. etc. So you can find the perfect match easily. They have tons of purebreds and mixes. Keep in mind, no dogs are really cheap. You’ll have to pay for food, veterinarian bills in the future, toys, treats, accessories and other necessities. Good luck.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:16 am
I suggest you take on this short breed-selector quiz to help you find the perfect breed that will match your requirements, your personality and your lifestyle. in choosing a dog, there are quite a few other things you need to consider. Try this test and find out which one matches you.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:20 pm
It’s not a breed, but the way to pay the least money for the healthiest dog is to get a ‘pre-owned’ dog from a responsible breeder. While this puppy was $1000-$1500 originally, if it didn’t work out in the home that bought it, it might be only $300-$400 for a new owner.
Another thing to do is to get a ‘one off’ dog from a responsible breeder. I’ve seen champion Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders sell the non-ridged puppies from a litter for $400.
Other than that, there isn’t a single AKC breed of dog that hasn’t been touched by backyard breeders. A ‘cheap’ dog from a backyard breeder is usually far more expensive than a more expensive well bred one from a real breeder.
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
A mutt at your local animal shelter. Mutts are generally dogs that are don’t need to be groomed much, they’re more patient and obedient than purebreds, and they’re usually ok around strangers.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Cheap and dog do not go together. All dogs cost money. Period. And if you go cheapER than a reputable bred pet quality pup then you also go lower quality, which means higher risk of health problems and higher vet bills later on.
Shelter dog: $50-$200
Reputably bred dog: $700+
Do NOT get a dog from a pet store ( ) and i wouldn’t get one from a newspaper ad (there’s a reason those dogs are cheap or free.) Both kinds of dogs are puppy mill of BYB products with no health testing or decent genetics behind them. They WILL likely have health, physical, or mental problems.
Initial fees and first vet check are going to total around $400 combined. Monthly fees are going to total around $150. Emergency fees (not breed specific) and go from $400-$1,000+.
In the long run the $700 pet quality pup from a reputable breeder is going to be cheaper than the puppy mill dog or BYB dog, namely because that puppy will have a pedigree of proven breed standard dogs and good health testing behind it – means that pup will be less likely to be in the vet for physical problems (skin issues, chronic infections, physical disabilities, etc) or genetic conditions (hip dysplasia, heart defects, etc.)
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Healthiest — the dog that’s either been vet-checked from the shelter and cleared – or the dog you received from a reputable breeder that provides health checks and clearances.
Cheapest — after vet bills, initial cost, supply cost, etc – No dog is cheap.
November 26th, 2009 at 5:00 am
The stuffed dog in the toy store.
Honestly, dogs are NOT CHEAP!…they require constant care for their lifetimes, anywhere from 8-16 years depending on the breed.
And a seemingly healthy dog can become ill in later years…no guarentees, Toots.
So if you are looking for cheap, buy a stuffed toy dog.
November 28th, 2009 at 1:04 am
The healthiest and cheapest breed of dog that you can get is the one from shelter. Also, check this out to find the right breed for you,