If you go onto the hunting section, you'll see my mutt. She has had 5 surgeries that tallied ~14k. Figure every month 50$ of mutt food from murdoch's because she has to be on low residue, or her ass stinks so bad she can't stay in the house. Then on top of the dog food, we have a thyroid condition that adds another 50$ to the bill. I told my wife that's the last dog we ever get from her "friend" at a cheap price. Long story short, have the pup checked out at the vet, and pay for the blood work to be done before you get it. Have them check out the bend in the legs and prescreen for any genetic diseases. This will save you a crap load in the long run if the dog has any of those...