Otterhound breeding & pregnancy cost

What it costs to breed a Otterhound in the United States — stud fee, progesterone testing, pregnancy ultrasound, whelping supplies and a possible C-section.

Typical

$3,540

Low end

$2,124

High end

$6,490

For a large breed like the Otterhound in the United States. That's about 11% more than the average-size dog, because of this breed's size.

How pregnancy & breeding scales with dog size

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

What's included

Emergency C-section$3,540 (60%)
Stud service fee$1,200 (20%)
Abdominal ultrasound$590 (10%)
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)$350 (6%)
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)$200 (3%)

Item	Low	Typical	High
Emergency C-section	$2,124	$3,540	$6,490
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)	$150	$350	$600
Abdominal ultrasound	$354	$590	$944
Stud service fee	$500	$1,200	$2,500
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)	$80	$200	$400

What affects Otterhound 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 United States 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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Breeding & pregnancy cost in other countries

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Other Otterhound costs in the United States

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