If you go on shopping websites, you'll find plenty
of dog beds costing $ 10 or less.
Not exact matches
Indeed, if you factor in that cheap
dog beds cost between $ 20 and $ 40, but may only last a year or two, the 10 - year guarantee
of this
bed makes it worth the money.
Most owners forget to factor in the
costs of vet bills, food, medications, toys,
dog beds, doggie daycare, etc. that they pay for over the lifetime
of the
dog.
The
cost of having a
dog includes paying for plenty
of food and treats,
dog obedience classes, supplies (collars, leashes, toys,
bedding, crates, etc.), veterinary bills (for immunizations, spaying / neutering, routine checkups and potential emergencies), grooming (especially for
dogs with fancy - trimmed coats) and anything else that may arise in the
dog's lifetime.
Getting durable, high - quality and easy - to - clean
dog beds can extend the life
of the
beds and keep
costs down in the long run.
The
cost of care for the number
of dogs we have in foster care is very high with food, spay and neuter, heartworm testing, heartworm preventative, flea & tick preventative, microchipping, toys &
bedding as well as the overhead for lights, heating, cleaning and maintenance
of the yards where the
dogs play and run.
Several
beds on our list
of the best
dog beds (see below)
cost less than $ 25.
For the first year, the
cost will generally be higher in the $ 1000 range due to pet purchase / adoption fees, immunization shots and other first - time medical checkup fees, spay or neuter fees, purchase
of all
dog supplies (e.g. crate, doggy
bed, and toys), and obedience training classes.
On top
of the
cost of buying a
dog, there is the
cost of food, toys,
bedding, etc..
Bedding costs can vary as well, depending on the size
of your
dog and the materials used.
Rather than present a challenge in terms
of cost and size,
dog beds in their many forms and functions are great engines moving business forward.
Other retailers constantly chase the lowest
cost, but Art Simon, co-founder
of Molly Mutt, LLC, a Berkeley, Calif. - based manufacturer
of dog bed duvets, crates, covers and tote bags, explains that this strategy may be flawed.
We have two large (80 + lb mixed breed)
dogs and the
cost of beds from big stores like PetsMart can be outrageous.
These «capital
costs» are one - time expenses including (but not limited) to adoption fees, spaying / neutering, and
dog carriers and
beds — the types
of services that should last your pet its entire life.