A good breeding progam Starts with obtaining a quality dog.

This expense has NOT been factored in.

Expect $2000-3500+ for that.

If that dog doesn't turn out, factor in another $2000-3500+ for a second

OFA Hips/Elbows

Depending upon where you live, and whether sedation is used, hip radiographs may run $150-300. More and more breeders are checking elbows at the same time, so that's an additional $50-100. OFA charges $35 to rate hips, $40 to rate hips and elbows.Running total: $235-440

Polyneuropathy

In the Alaskan Malamute, reputable breeders screen their breeding dogs for Polyneuropathy. Depending upon the lab, that's $40-50​Running total: $275-490

OFA Cardiac

Cardiac clearances: Usually $35-50 for the exam and $15 to list with OFARunning total: $325-555

OFA Eyes

Eye clearances: Usually $35-50 for the exam and $12 for the initial submission, $8 each additional. Eye exams are an annual occurrence..

​Running total: $372-617*

Brucellosis

Additional testing is available but the above are the most common for this breed. Brucellosis testing Brucellosis should be done before each new breeding $50-80 per test.

Running total: $422-697*

Progesterones

If you don't live near the male, you can expect to do progesterones at $80-160 each. Typically they're done every 2-3 days for about two weeks. These will not be included in the running total.

Stud fee

Stud fee in our breed these days is typically $1500-2500. Potentially more if you're using frozen, which will require a vet visit. This is not included in the total.

Running total: $1,922-3,197Travel. Since that is so variable, it will not be accounted for in a dollar amount but it's somewhat uncommon for the right dog to be nearby.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. $75-150 typically.

Running total: $1,997-3,347

X-rays

X-rays about a week before the puppies are due to find out how many puppies are expected. $150-250 typically.

Running total: $2,147-3,597

Whelping box

Whelping box: Now, you can build your own for about $100. There are pre-fab boxes for about $180-350 ​

Running total: $2,327-3,947

Whelping area

Vinyl flooring for beneath the whelping box. We prefer to have it go to the size of the room to make it more convenient and hygenic when the puppies graduate from the whelping box. The bottom of it is padded for their comfort and the top has a little bit of a grip to it for their benefit. $100 each litter.

You may also need x-pens to go around the area since the whelping box doesn't keep them in long. For larger breeds, you'll likely need the drop-pin heavy duty pens to keep them contained. $60-200

Running total: $2,487-4,247

Feeding the beasts

Puppy food. This is quite variable depending upon litter size. We raw feed and it's hard to pick out how much the puppies go through vs the adults but all of the puppies not staying at the house are introduced to kibble before they leave. I estimate a 4 puppy litter is about $70/week to feed for the last 4 weeks we have them.

Total: $2,767-4,807

THIS is extremely variable. NONE of the below takes into account the EXTENSIVE travelling we have done. An AKC Championship is estimated to cost $3000-5000 on average. So take Bumper for example: RO3 AG2 UKC/AKC Ch Powderhound's Silver Lining WWPDX WTD WPD CGCA RM3 RAE2 OAP OJP XFP VAM AAAM

Conformation

AKC CH -- $3000-5000 (didn't keep track of every show)

UKC CH -- $150

Rally

RN/RA/RE/RAE -- $725

RM/RM2/RM3/RAE2 and 9 legs toward the RAE3 -- ~$1300

RO1/RO2/RO3 -- $225

Agility

AG1/AG2 -- $300 (we didn't Q every time)

NAP/OAP -- ~$300 (we didn't Q every time)

NJP/OJP -- ~$400 (we didn't Q every time)

NFP/OFP/XFP -- ~$300 (qualified most of the time)

Working

WWPD -- $48

WWPDA -- >$100 (didn't qualify every pull)

WWPDX -- >$100 (rarely qualified)

WTD/WPD -- ~90

Good citizenship/Versatility

CGCA/CGC/CGCU -- $60

TKN -- $20

VAM/AAAM -- $40

TOTAL: approx $9,200 with a small number pending yet (4/2021)

Again, this is fees for entries or specifically attached to the event. This does not take into account travel expenses. We have competed almost very literally coast to coast, north to south, and many places inbetween.The above also does not factor in the equipment necessary to carry out some of this: harnesses ($20-65 each), lines, sled ($400), carts ($200-400), backpacks ($40-60), training class (my club fees are $160/year plus $10/dog/session for agility), tack box/leads/grooming table/dryer/towels/show clothes/etc for conformation (all told, probably $1000+ easy), a few agility jumps and at minimum, stick in the ground weave poles