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Puppies imported internationally are $3000 US (plus tax) Please note that some countries' import requirements may include vaccination and proof of vaccine efficacy. This would mean that your puppy must remain with Hillmeadow until they are at least 16 weeks of age which would occur at an additional cost for boarding and training. We do offer one-on-one puppy boarding for additional socialization & training, or can recommend trainers that offer puppy imprint training. Boarding must be arranged in advance and will be offered on a limited basis. Please email us for more details. Payments are receivable by cash, bank transfer, or e-transfer. Any charges for transfers will be added to the final balance due for your puppy. All methods of payment will have taxes applied and reflected in the receipt of purchase. 
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Cost of Whelping & Raising Australian Cobberdog Puppies:
Health testing costs for parents: OFA and/or PennHip hip and elbow testing ($400-800), OFA eye exam ($100/year), DNA screening ($300), OFA Patellas ($50), OFA Dentition ($50), OFA Cardiac Assessment ($50)
Brucellosis test for natural breeding ($150-300/breeding)
Progesterone testing ($300-600/breeding).
Ultrasound and/or X-rays to confirm pregnancy ($500)
Grooming, feeding, and veterinary costs for each parent dog per year ($$$ (on average we spend $1000/month on dog food alone))
Stud Fee: >$3000 if using Stud owned by another breeder.
Cost of purchasing breeding dog: $10 000-12 000 US + shipping and duty.
Whelping materials
Puppy supplies ($1000+ per litter: puppy pee-pads, toys, treats, chews, puppy pens, flooring, crates, bedding)
Puppy health: milk replacer and bottles, de-wormer, probiotics, puppy food for mom and puppies
Puppy Vaccination and Wellness Exam ($100 per puppy)
Puppy Package ($50 per puppy)
Gift package for momma dog for each litter
Spay/neuter of retired breeding dogs ($500)
Micro-chip ($75 per puppy)
Registration fees to register litter ($200 average)
Annual membership fees for MDBA
Cost of electricity to keep puppies warm or cool
House upkeep (the amount of maintenance needed when sharing our home with our canine crew is considerable)
Mileage
Cleaning supplies
Accountant and book-keeping fees
Continuing Education (books, courses, workshops)
Administration fees (website fees, office supplies, printer supplies, Quickbooks subscription, Microsoft subscription, Lightroom subscription, etc.)
Potential emergency/unexpected costs: female dog could require c-section or develop conditions such as mastitis, eclampsia, or pyometra; potential for vet visits for sick or injured puppies or dogs.
**Please note that the estimated costs do not include our time. When we have puppies there is someone home 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to watch the puppies and the dogs, which often means we miss out on special times with family & friends (including holidays). We also spend a considerable amount of time in year-round administration and correspondence with families which averages to several hours every day.**