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In Spring 1998 this appeared in the Malamute Quarterly. We had lots of fun with this one! Of course, it's all in jest...and prices have gone up a little since then!

 

The High Cost of Malamute Ownership*

 

(first year - all prices approximate for the Midwestern US originally 1998 - and updated to 2017)

by Cindy O'Malley

 

ONE MALAMUTE 1998 2017
One Malamute quality dog or bitch from a reputable breeder 600 2,000
Doggy photo albumn, extra film (digital now...requires cheap camera but computer to look at & store pictures) 35 2,000
AKC registration and certified pedigree (for bragging) 33 150
Puppy vaccinations/rabies first year 250 450
Neuter/spay surgery to avoid OOPS! with neighbor's Rottie 75 600
Heartworm test and preventative (prevent now or hospitalize later - $500) 65 300
Fecal checks twice yearly 20 40
Fencing for the yard (small kennel to larger yard) 2,000 7,000
Reinforcement for fencing for yard (chickenwire, stakes, extensions) 50 300
Puppy kindergarten and obedience classes 125 450
Subscription to The Malamute Quarterly 44 90
Large den-like airline crate 140 240
Designer down-filled doggie bed for crate 45 175
Cheaper replacement doggie bed for crate when chewed up 25 50
Replace with old towel or rug when chewed again 2 7
Toys (truckload ofNylabones, Booda bones, kongs, balls, squeekies and stuffed animals to "kill" and gut) 75 750
Vet bill for surgery to remove balls, squeekies and stuffed animal parts 500 1,900
Training treats to motivate, "Mister, you want ME? to come??" 50 300
BitterApple, rawhides, chew hooves, pig ears (to save $5,000 on furniture and woodwork) 60 200
Repair chair, leg anyway 15 120
Doggy door (in out, in out, in out) 45 275
Baby gates (good until junior learns to jump) 35 225
Leash, collar, dishes, grooming brushes, nail clippers, pooper scooper 80 250
Coat grooming (home versus professional) 0-500 0-1,500
Dog license - save $3 if neutered 10 25
If you let him roam, include $$$ for livestock replacement, fines, angry neighbors and pound fees 250 600
Lawyer's consultation fee 75 350
Bath supplies - dog shampoo, Skunk-Off, dog towels 15 200
New high velocity dryer and elevated tub 225 1,500
Phone calls to breeder about "that Damn Dog" (no long distance anymore) 156 0
Miscellaneous emergency vet care (dog fights, broken teeth) 240 2,500
Emergency vet care for neighbor's Shih Tzu that challenged your Mal 275 2,500
Ask for a frequent visitor discount from vet (-25) hahaha
Cataract surgery, hip replacement, sweater to cover his coat funk if necessary 5,000 10,000
Food (if you buy cheap food, get a bigger pooper scooper) 750 1,200
Dog house and bedding (he's become so annoying in the house) 100 950
Boarding kennel for vacations IO/day I5/day
Missing pies, roasts, brownies, chicken off countertop (The most vigilant among us has been outsmarted by a Malamute) 235 735
Child-proof locks for cupboards and refrigerator 5 20
Replace chewed pants with the doggie treats left in the pocket 60 120
Harnesses, sled, all-terrain vehicle to pull (couch potato or future Iditarod lead dog?) 0-2,500 0-8,000
Flea sprays/powders/collars, tick spray, Program for fleas 60 200
Commercial vacumn cleaner and bags 600 950
Bottle of Anti-shed (before you figure out it doesn't work that great) 7 25
Gallons of Windex (for noseprints on glass) 50 200
Carpet cleaning (muddy paws on the new white Berber Stainmaster) 650 1,200
Give up and put down hardwood floor 2,000 10,000
Replace holes in lawn, dug up flowers, defoliated trees 195 800
Loss of entire summer's garden vegetables 50 300
Replace Barbie heads, X-rnen toys, rare discontinued Beanie Babies, etc, 125 300
Psychological counseling (owner) for unknown animal body part deposited on your lap as a present 75/hr 200/hr
Assorted Malamute refrigerator magnets, knickknacks, collectibles 275 600
SECOND MALAMUTE ... show quality this time ... 1,200 15,000
Large van or sport utility vehicle that can transport TWO big dogs 30,000 70,000

*Disclaimer: For those drollery-impaired, this is humor.







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