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Parson Russell Terrier breeding & pregnancy cost

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

Typical

A$2,300

Low end

A$1,656

High end

A$2,944

For a small breed like the Parson Russell Terrier in Australia. That's about 14% less than the average-size dog, because of this breed's size.

How pregnancy & breeding scales with dog size

A Parson Russell Terrier is a small 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

  • Emergency C-sectionA$2,300 (50%)
  • Stud service feeA$1,200 (26%)
  • Abdominal ultrasoundA$644 (14%)
  • Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)A$250 (5%)
  • Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)A$180 (4%)
ItemLowTypicalHigh
Emergency C-sectionA$1,656A$2,300A$2,944
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)A$180A$250A$320
Abdominal ultrasoundA$460A$644A$828
Stud service feeA$800A$1,200A$1,800
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)A$120A$180A$240

What affects Parson Russell Terrier 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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