Here is a cost sheet that was made up for Great Dane Puppy Buyers. Of course you can improvise on some things, and not spend as much on certain items, but it gives you a good idea.

Remember everything costs more and will be LARGER than for a small dog. Some items can be purchased at Thrift Stores & Yard Sales.....

Basic Cost to Buy a Puppy.....

Show Potential Puppy...$850 to $2,500 some are even $5000.

Companion Pup..... $500 to $2,000

Rescue - usually adult......$150 to $350++

*note: prices vary according to region, color, kennel, Gender,age,etc......etc......etc......!

Cost of Shipping a Puppy from out of State… $ 2-300 +

VET COSTS

Pet Insurance...30+ a month. (This will save you money on vaccinations, exams, x-rays & emergencies.)

Heartworm pills .....$10 mo

Puppy checkups and vaccines ....$100 yr

Routine vet care - average ..$250

Flea and Tick control...…$10 mo

Spay/neuter ................$200

Bloat Surgery........$1800

Cruciate Ligament Repair Surgery .....$2000

PUPPY TRAINING

Baby Gate............ $40

Collars, at least 2 will cost.... $25

Six foot leash ......$15

Crate ...$200++

ID tag...............$ 4

Dog license (pet=15 intact=40)....$15

Nature's Miracle, stain remover........$17.95 gallon (Plan on several gallons.)

Obedience Classes ........$250

Pooper scooper......... $18

Anti-chew spray -Bitter Apple.......$4.99

PUPPY FEEDING SUPPLIES

Dog Bowls (2)....... $30

Raised double bowl holder......$20 or use plant stands

Premium adult dog food ($2.00 per day)

GROOMING SUPPLIES

Nail Grinder, Dremmel ...$60

Nail clippers..... $10.00 for large dog

Shampoos and bathing supplies .......$40

Super Groom Message petting tool......$7.00

Brushes......... $5-10

Tooth Brush.............. 2.95

Tooth Paste...........3.95

Extras

Toys (4 toys) .........$40+++

Large Raw beef bones from the Butcher......2.00

Fencing............ $500-1000++

Books about great danes.....$20each

Boarding ... usually around $15-$20 a day.

Cleaning

Rent rug shampooer twice a year ......$50O

Cleaning supplies......$75

Misc.

Treats............$100

Bedding for Dane .....$30-90

You will need more then 4 toys ....$200

Chewed up reading glasses ....$200

A Suburban/Excursion to transport Danes ...........$45,000 (or other large vehicle)

New landscaping...........$2,500+++

New Furniture after the other one gets chewed up $$$$$$$$$

Remote controls- chewed up $$$$$$$$$$

Chewed up leather designer shoes$$$$$$$$$$$$

New Carpet$$$$$$$$$$$

Carpenter work, replacing chewed up decks and wood around the house.$$$$$$$$$$$

Paint.$$$$$$$$$

Knowing the Love that is a GREAT Dane………… Priceless!!!!