When we think about raising a dog, we first consider if there is space at home suitable for a Border Collie. Next is whether there is enough time every day to walk the dog—not necessarily twice a day, but at least once a day is a must. Finally, it is necessary to consider how much it costs to raise a Border Collie each month and whether it is affordable.

How Much Does It Cost Monthly to Raise a Border Collie?

        Strictly speaking, the Border Collie belongs to a medium-small sized dog breed, so they are not big, and therefore do not eat a lot. However, the monthly cost for dog food is still about 300-500 yuan. Of course, the dog food should not be too poor in quality. If the food is too bad, it’s better not to feed dog food at all. Also, some meat should be added weekly as a treat. That should be enough.

How Much Does It Cost Monthly to Raise a Border Collie?

        Then there are expenses for vaccines, deworming, and medical treatment. Vaccines do not cost much in reality. The initial vaccination costs a few hundred yuan, which is a bit more expensive. Afterward, only one annual vaccination is needed. As for deworming, if possible, you can buy some deworming medicine online to do it yourself. Currently, the two mainstream brands are "Dachong Ai" and "Nikeyin," both are internal and external deworming medicines. Just apply the medicine drop to the back of the neck, avoiding the difficulty of feeding pills. A box contains three doses, enough for a month, costing about 200 yuan, which breaks down to less than 100 yuan monthly for deworming. You can choose the specific brand yourself.

How Much Does It Cost Monthly to Raise a Border Collie?

        Lastly, there are toys. Since parents usually work outside and are busy, they need to prepare some toys for their little Border Collie to play with. The monthly cost for toys would be at most 100 yuan. Summing it all up, roughly about 1000 yuan per month is sufficient.