Cost of Owning a Giant Breed Dog!

These are just estimated costs of owning a Giant Breed Dog, but please think about the cost involved prior to getting your new dog.

Initial Items
Food & Water bowls $10 - $20
Elevated feeder $20 - $100
Grooming supplies $40 - $100
Crate $250 - $300 (size "colossal" if needed)
Bedding $40 - $100
Toys $40 – $100
Leash & collar $25 - $45
Harness $40 - $60 (optional)
Gentle Leader^TM $15 - $50 (optional)
Dog license $9 - $20
Obedience $90 - $200 for 8 week class

Normal Maintenance
Premium food for 1 month (adults typically eat 40 pounds) $30 - $50
Premium food for 1 month (puppies typically eat 80 pounds) $80 - $110
Tooth brush & tooth paste (about 2 month supply) $10 - $20
Ear cleaner $5 - $15

Grooming (if done by professional) 
Saint Bernard rough coat $65 - $150 (needs to be groomed at least every 3 months)
Saint Bernard smooth coat $45 - $70
Great Dane $30 - $70
Nail trim $10 – 20

Veterinary Care - Routine
Office call $19 - $50
DHLPP $ 9 - $50
Bordetella $12 - $35
Rabies (1 yr.) $9 - $40
Fecal $9 - $30
Wormer $10 - $100 depending on weight and worms treated
Heartworm test $19 - $40
Heartworm preventative per month $6 - $30
Flea treatment per month $12 - $24

Possible additional Veterinary Cost
Tribrissen (antibiotic) $10 - $30
Baytril (antibiotic) $110 - $200
Anal Sac $12 - $40
Ear infection $15 - $50
Blood test $40 - $100
X-ray $50 -$120
Bloat/torsion surgery $1,000 - $5,000
Crucia tendon repair $750 - $4,000

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