One Time Costs . Ghlaive, who is a show quality dog, was returned to her breeder when the owner discovered hock problems. We got her for free from the breeder, knowing that she had hip and hock problems, when she was a year old. If you adopted from a shelter, the shots may be included in the adoption fee. You will still need to have a vet checkup.
Many local clinics offer spaying and neutering at very low cost.
Most people prefer the steel bowls, but you can find them in plastic and ceramic as well. The dog should be able to stand up and turn around comfortably in the crate. Unfortunately, with larger dogs, the size crate needed for a full-grown dog is far too large for a puppy. If you crate train, you need to make sure that the crate is not too large so that the pup will not mess in one end and sleep in the other. Usually, the recommendation is to buy a smaller crate for the puppy, and then a larger one for the adult dog.