Wazzo
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2005
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I would love to talk to any Great Dane owners out there!
I used to work as an RVT, so I know the health problems that can be associated with the breed... and the cost!
I read the other day that the average cost for raising a dog for its entire life is about $7,000. I was curious as to what this total would be for a Great Dane... I expect it would be higher... more food, more everything!!
I want to make sure I can spoil my dog before I even get one! I don't love the insurance plans for pets... I worked with them first hand in my career as an RVT, and I wasn't impressed.
Thanks for any info!!!
I used to work as an RVT, so I know the health problems that can be associated with the breed... and the cost!

I read the other day that the average cost for raising a dog for its entire life is about $7,000. I was curious as to what this total would be for a Great Dane... I expect it would be higher... more food, more everything!!
I want to make sure I can spoil my dog before I even get one! I don't love the insurance plans for pets... I worked with them first hand in my career as an RVT, and I wasn't impressed.
Thanks for any info!!!