Rafeiro do Alentejo breeding & pregnancy cost

What it costs to breed a Rafeiro do Alentejo in the UK — stud fee, progesterone testing, pregnancy ultrasound, whelping supplies and a possible C-section.

Typical

£1,518

Low end

£1,104

High end

£1,932

For a giant breed like the Rafeiro do Alentejo in the UK.

How pregnancy & breeding scales with dog size

A Rafeiro do Alentejo is a giant breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

What's included

Item	Low	Typical	High
Emergency C-section	£1,104	£1,518	£1,932
Progesterone testing (per cycle, 2–4 tests)	£100	£150	£200
Abdominal ultrasound	£345	£483	£621
Stud service fee	£500	£800	£1,200
Whelping kit & supplies (box, heat, basics)	£80	£120	£160

What affects Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Kingdom 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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