How much money would you need to have a rottweiler not counting the price of the puppy?
How much money would you need to have a rottweiler not counting the price of the puppy? Dog Breed Discussions
i have 2 puppies. One is 5 months, the other one 9 months. They are both in the medium size range. I had the trouble of spending way too much money in food. What i do now (after a bit of research) is cooking for them. I can guarantee you that its dead cheap and VERY healthy (despite what a lot of people will tell you on here....). I cook a lot of minced chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, whatever is cheaper really. I usually buy 10kg. I mix heaps of veggies (fresh or frozen, whatever is cheaper....) I also mix it with canned veggies (3 beans mix is great as well as peas, carrots....), i also put in liquid gravy, ginger powder (very good for worms prevention), dried spices such as rosemary, parsley (good for bad doggy breath), oregano. For taste i put in about 2 tb of tomato paste. I then freeze the lot into boxes. Also, make sure they get their egg every week for shiny coats and great skin (not the white bit though....) They love it and its dead healthy and its super packed with vitamins and minerals. I also go to the butcher for nice meaty bones. They are the cheapest thing around and they fill their need for chewing as well as cleaning they teeth (chicken necks are the best for cleaning teeth. they can be freezed) They may cause constipation though so just give them one 2 times a week or so. I avoid the canned crap not only because in the long run (especially rottis) will cost you a fortune, but also because you never know whats inside. I'm with the idea that if its not suitable for me, its not suitable for them. Now this is the food stuff. When it comes to vet then thats a different story but shots are not super mega expensive. Puppies only need 3 of them and then after that its once a year. Of course, you have to get him spayed. But its a one time thing and thats it. You can get big 6 months packs for fleas and worms so you'll be allright for half a year (ebay is the place for that). I dont get groomers or dog sitters or anything like that. I'm the one caring for them or a friend if really needed. All they need at the end of the day is knowing they are loved and feeded properly. THey do require time but not a lot of it as people might say. Im at work all day and they are outside in the garden playing and chillin. When i get home i then take them out for a good run. They are very happy and they love us to bits. No doubt about it. Having a dog is easy as long as you go with the flow and as long as you have time and space for it too. You'll love having one!!