Dogs Log

Tue Dec 22, 2015

Guard/flock dog litters available near St. Joseph, MO:

• Pure-bred Pyrs (no papers) - $175 each - 1 male, 4 females - Albany, MO
• Maremma/Pyr cross (father Pyr, mother Maremma) - $150 each - 1 male, 1 female - Stewartsville, MO

Cost of vet care for large breed dogs (per dog) at the Maysville Vet:

• Initial: 2 x $38 for the first two rounds + $49 for the third round - $125 per dog
• Annual: $49 per dog

• $150 for spaying a female dog
• $130 for neutering a male dog

• Flea and tick spot-on prevention: $44.5 for 3 month supply

Equipment:

• 1 food bowl per dog
• 1 water bowl for both dogs
• 1 harness per dog
• 1 leash per dog (can be homemade from strong rope)
• 1 collar + ID tag per dog (can be homemade)
• 1 large bed for both dogs (could be just a blanket on straw)
• Gate or invisible fence to keep them from running out onto the road
• Dog to enter and leave greenhouse at will
• They'd live in the greenhouse in the winter, but we may need to build them a shelter in the forest for summer use

Regular supplies:

• Dog food (can be homemade)
• Treats (can be homemade)
• Flea and tick prevention (monthly)