Dogs, man’s best friend, are selling for as much as RD$50,000 in Santo Domingo. Depending on size and breed, dogs are currently fetching anywhere from RD$2,500 on up, but size is not everything, since a prize Yorkie can cost as much as RD$35,000, and an English Bulldog, can, according to the article in El Caribe, cost new owners US$1,500. A number Santo Domingo pet shops supply dogs for the local market, under license from the Director General of Livestock. The National Anti-Rabies Center says that their regional centers will vaccinate dogs for free, and local vets will charge between RD$300-RD$400 to do the same thing. The shots can be purchased at a veterinary supply store for RD$150. According to the center, 29,319 strays are roaming the streets of Santo Domingo and more than 60,000 strays in the rest of the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dogs, man’s best friend, are selling for as much as RD$50,000 in Santo Domingo. Depending on size and breed, dogs are currently fetching anywhere from RD$2,500 on up, but size is not everything, since a prize Yorkie can cost as much as RD$35,000, and an English Bulldog, can, according to the article in El Caribe, … <\/p>\n