Labrador Retrievers - Oh Yellow Dog The Website for Labrador Retriever Enthusiasts

All About Labrador Retrievers - Your Financial Situation

< back to Bringing a Labrador Retriever Home main

Providing for your Labrador Retriever

A responsible dog owner will account for the lifelong cost of their dog before purchasing one. The following is a list of items that you will have to purchase.

  • Food (high quality specifically designed for large breed dogs)
  • Puppy School and additional training
  • Veterinarian costs - neutering or spaying in the first year
  • Veterinarian costs - yearly appointment for vaccines and a standard check-up
  • Veterinarian costs - EMERGENCIES - and these will happen so you should set aside a fund just in case
  • Monthly Insurance - to help you with above mentioned EMERGENCIES
  • Annual City Licensing - most cities/towns require that your dog be licenced
  • Boarding Kennel - if you go on a trip
  • Toys! Toys! Toys!