The Cost of a Dog

• German shepherd mix (Animal Haven Shelter, New York)… . . $128.50

• Golden retriever (Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Plainview, New York) … . . $350

• Llewellin setter (Lynnhill Llewellin Setters, Saegertown, Pennsylvania)… . . $850

• Bullmastiff (Banstock Bullmastiffs, Newtown, Connecticut)… . . $2,000

• Standard poodle (Ale Kai, Bryantville, Massachusetts)… . . “In the range of” $2,500

• “Finished” hunting dog with an “AKC Master Hunter” certificate (North Lake Kennels, Dixie, Georgia)… . . $4,500 Next: High End vs. Routine Pooch Pampering

The Cost of a Dog