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Old English Sheepdog breeding & pregnancy cost

What it costs to breed a Old English Sheepdog in Australia — stud fee, progesterone testing, pregnancy ultrasound, whelping supplies and a possible C-section.

Typical

A$2,950

Low end

A$2,124

High end

A$3,776

For a large breed like the Old English Sheepdog in Australia.

How pregnancy & breeding scales with dog size

A Old English Sheepdog is a large breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

ToyA$2,125SmallA$2,300MediumA$2,500LargeA$2,950GiantA$3,450

What's included

ItemLowTypicalHigh
Emergency C-sectionA$2,124A$2,950A$3,776
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)A$180A$250A$320
Abdominal ultrasoundA$590A$826A$1,062
Stud service feeA$800A$1,200A$1,800
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)A$120A$180A$240

What affects Old English Sheepdog pregnancy & breeding cost

Pushes the price up ↑

  • C-section (esp. brachycephalic breeds)
  • Progesterone timing + multiple tests
  • Shipped semen / stud fees

Brings it down ↓

  • Natural whelping, no complications
  • Owning the stud

Methodology

Figures are Australia baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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