Thread: Price of Dogs in NZ !!

I got my last dog Rocky the Huntaway for free but like almost all of my dogs so far, I spent close to 10K on either surgery ( 2 cruciate ligiments for my last Rottie bitch. They usually do the other leg 6 months to a year after the fist one) or Diabetes treatment and intensive care for the Huntaway ( a breed I thought should be near bulletproof as a "NZ" breed.
I'm just lucky I could afford to spend it

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Does the pound do the full-on 'property and family check' like the SPCA do?
You know....must have a high-fenced property of outside lawn for the dog to run around...must own the property and not rent it....must have a person at home most of the day....prefer a young family etc....jezz it's like adopting a human baby.

They did a site inspection for fencing and the like for the last one, can't remember much else.

I got my pup on the other forum. Lucky for me nobody looks at it otherwise I would have missed out for sure.

Originally Posted by rugerman

It makes my heart sink when I see 1 or 2 year old dogs for sale when "circumstances have changed" I doubt they would give their kids away ( although some should be taken off some people). Short sighted bullshit and after a dog has moved on from the cute puppy stage and irresponsible owners start reaping the effects of their lack of proper training. Dogs are not a fashion statement as some people seem to think.
Rant over........ for now

Exactly how I got my dog from the sister in law,she paid $2k or him too!!

Long story short then, a thermal is cheaper than a dog

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Long story short then, a thermal is cheaper than a dog

True but a thermal wont keep you warm or provide good company

yep the missus is making noises about wanting/liking sausage dogs/daschounds

I just about fell out of my chair to see what the asking price are

I have two dogs above 13 so im kind of getting ready for them not being around in the near future

Originally Posted by Bill999

yep the missus is making noises about wanting/liking sausage dogs/daschounds

I just about fell out of my chair to see what the asking price are

I have two dogs above 13 so im kind of getting ready for them not being around in the near future

Here's the little dachshund you need for the wife @Bill999....and only $5500
(imagine how many sausages that amount of money could buy...)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...9?bof=HKa9RasD

i own a boarding kennel.The more expensive/pure breed the dog, the more meds they come with and often less of a brain.A lot of the meds are the same as for humans but because from a vet[not Pharmac subsidized]add a zero to the price.Because of pet insurance the price of vet care is only going to sky rocket.
I am not knocking pure breeds or vets just making an observation.In fact one of my favourite guests is a miniature chihuahua named Elvis,hes got the best strut I have seen and is completely unaware hes the size a rat.

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Here's the little dachshund you need for the wife @Bill999....and only $5500
(imagine how many sausages that amount of money could buy...)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...9?bof=HKa9RasD

I get that they are cute but for fucks sake I want a tiger if im spending that sort of money

Originally Posted by Hermitage

Here's the little dachshund you need for the wife @Bill999....and only $5500
(imagine how many sausages that amount of money could buy...)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...9?bof=HKa9RasD

They already sold it Apparently, there was a buyer for that kind of money. Or maybe the ad has been archived.