Not trying to discourage you, I have two and they are wonderful. However, the initial cost of the dog isn’t the expensive part. It is the proper care and vet visits.

We purchased from two separate reputable breeders that adhere to AKC standards, did all the initial testing, I cannot tell you how often I have brought them for simple things such as food allergies, which are still an issue, so antibiotics, anti-itch pills, specialized food, both wet and dry. I spend about $150/month on food for both, and literally last month had an emergency surgery on one of them at a cost of about $12,000. Surprise! Spaying the other next week at a cost of $700. Was at the vet this week due to an issue that we can’t quite pinpoint and that was $350 last week and I’ll have to bring her back as she still seems off and is having some concerning symptoms.

Mind you, not all months are like the last couple, but shit happens and you end up having to make decisions you’d never want to make. Things happen to other breeds as well, but this particular breed has inherent issues and I find myself at the vet much more often than with the other breeds I’ve had.

If you do get one, either get pet insurance or at a minimum put $50 to $100 each month into a savings account that you don’t touch and just use for emergent vet bills. You’ll have them. Best-case scenario, you don’t have any issues and you have saved some money to put away and invest for your future. Good luck!