Kenny -- I don't believe you will find that 30X purchase price to be at all typical - however, it is possible - especially if your dog lives to be a veteran and develops any kind of serious health problem.
We don't have that kind of money either! However, we spent over $1000 in a two week period on our first BMD, Toby, just before he died from MH. There were blood tests, ultrasounds, emergency boarding, medication, and then euthanasia. We have also spent quite a bit on our 2nd BMD since we got him in Nov 2001. He is a rehome that his breeder entrusted us with. We took him to the vet when we first got him - for routine checkup & vaccinations - and found out he has renal failure. It has cost over $1600 so far for his testing, special diet, etc. Fortunately, our breeder helped with the initial testing & neutering expenses. With 2 dogs and 3 cats in our home we spend an average of $1100 to $1200 a year on "normal" maintenance animal care - and the special cases are over and above that. We took in my sister's dog when she got sick (she had tumors which led to renal failure, and my sister couldn't take care of her). In a 2 week period we spent over $800 on tests and meds on her. It varies from dog to dog, and I don't think any one breed will end up costing more than any other breed (my opinion only). Taking responsibility for another life, human or animal, involves cost & commitment. Some people can take on that responsibility; others can't. And many more do, but shouldn't have ;-( I'm sure the breeder you have been talking with can help you in your decision making. Good breeders are careful about who they entrust with the life of one of their "kids". Let us know. Liz Steinweg & The Crew Blue Moon's Baloo Berry Torte "Baloo" Bobby Sox (husky-x), Figaro (20+ lb Forest Cat) Rio & Sahara (the "Rat Cats") and in loving memory of my 1st BMD - Toby (6/29/97 - 6/30/00 lost to MH) Colorado Springs CO http://www.csbservices.com/personal/personal.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth L Babcock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> do you mean to tell me that I should expect to pay $45000.00 for vet charges for my berner?
