Question by : how much on average does a basset hound puppy sell for in the uk?
we are looking for a new basset hound puppy and was just wondering how much one would be so we are not being ripped off by a breeder

also if its not to much to ask, if anybody knows how much one would cost to maintain monthly or annually like food and vet bills and stuff.

Thank you in advance xx

Best answer:

Answer by dorothy s
The purchase price of a dog varies and the breeder will make you aware of this at the outset. Beware of buying from a back yard breeder, often their b!tches have health problems which are passed on to the puppies.
An experienced breeder will vaccinate the puppy before you buy it and they are usually insured for the first few weeks. They also offer to take the puppy back, if for any reason you have to part with it.

Food is not too expensive, however if you buy the cheap stuff a dog will suffer. I never consider the cost of grooming, just buy the equipment and groom it yourself. The biggest expenses are veterinary costs, even insurance is expensive. One never knows when a dog will need a vet, without insurance you might need thousands of pounds if it has an accident or other medical problems.

Puppies do a lot of damage; they pee on the carpets and chew the furniture. If you rent, you will be responsible for the damage and if the other tenants or neighbours complain about the noise you could be evicted and you will have a problem finding accommodation for you and your dog.

You must have a yard/garden if you have a dog, because it may need to go out during the night, is it safe for you to go out in your nightwear? In addition you must make provision for its exercise. If you work you will need to take it for a long walk before you leave, hopefully come home at lunchtime AND pay a dog walker to help. If you fail to do this a puppy could grow into an aggressive hooligan and if it cannot get out for pees and poos it will develop bowel and bladder problems.

I adore dogs, unfortunately calculating the expense is very difficult. I you do not have a healthy income or a large bank balance, think again.

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