Gary Sharp 224 Report post Posted December 4, 2016 I'm just wondering what peoples thoughts are on what sort of price to put on a first litter for when selling some of them & also when is the best time to sell them? Looking at it for when my girl has her first litter. Also what sort of costs would I be looking at for the pups for the first few months until they are old enough to be sold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on ref 155 Report post Posted December 4, 2016 The bitch had to be dna then all the pregnancy costs and then a possible c cut around 1000. the pups have the general costs of feeding them. then 2lots of injections ranging from 20 to 60 each dog each injection. at 12 wks microchips and earbrands again this can vary upto 58 a dog. then 50 to register a pup to nzgra. then to sell will depend on breeding etc people dont want to spend much either. good luck Gary Sharp and feral 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feral 36 Report post Posted December 4, 2016 Dont do the maths Gary because its frightening LOL !! lottabull, come on ref and Gary Sharp 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on ref 155 Report post Posted December 4, 2016 10 hours ago, feral said: Dont do the maths Gary because its frightening LOL !! Oh yes agreed Gary Sharp 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bus stop 230 Report post Posted December 5, 2016 Yes its the last thing you want to do and work out the cost of having greyhounds.The first thing i used to inform folks who approached me about getting into the dogs,would be if you think its a money making excerise stop right now if its for a day out and a bit of fun with the chance of covering your cost go for it. Gary Sharp, come on ref and lottabull 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottabull 77 Report post Posted December 7, 2016 Been breeding the odd litter because I enjoy greyhounds but the costs increase all the time not much left out of 10k at 22 months theres more to greyhound racing than a lot of people realise .If you breed sell early .If I sell any I charge the cost of the stud fee or straw at 8-10 weeks plus % of vet costs . Be careful if you go ahead there are dreamers out there get the cash up front don't do deals come on ref and Gary Sharp 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on ref 155 Report post Posted December 7, 2016 7 hours ago, lottabull said: Been breeding the odd litter because I enjoy greyhounds but the costs increase all the time not much left out of 10k at 22 months theres more to greyhound racing than a lot of people realise .If you breed sell early .If I sell any I charge the cost of the stud fee or straw at 8-10 weeks plus % of vet costs . Be careful if you go ahead there are dreamers out there get the cash up front don't do deals Yes top true .if you do deals get things in writing as things often go wrong with people better if you can do it all yourselve. trust noone. Gary Sharp and it's a ballroom 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Sharp 224 Report post Posted December 7, 2016 I'm not to worried about making a profit from them. If I make $50 profit per pup after costs have been reclaimed then I'm happy with that. I didn't get into the industry to make money as a couple of trainers have told me. I got into it for the love of it & if I made any money from my dogs then it was a bonus I just loved watching them do what they loved doing & as long as they came off the track safe that was all that mattered to me. lottabull and come on ref 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
come on ref 155 Report post Posted December 7, 2016 I know but people queue up offer this that and the other. do it yourself enjoy your pups and enjoy getting them racing and winning is the best feeling ever knowing you have done it all. Gary Sharp and lottabull 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...