# Pricing your litter fairly and transparently

URL: http://pawtrace.ca/pricing-your-litter-fairly-and-transparently/
Updated: 2026-09-27
Language: en

The short answer
Base your price on what your program really costs, including health testing, vet care, registration, food, time and a buffer for complications, and publish what's included. Clear pricing and a written deposit policy build trust and cut down on haggling.

### Include in your price list

- Vet exam, vaccines and deworming
- Microchip and registration
- Parents' health-test results
- Starter kit and insurance trial (if offered)
- Take-back commitment

### Deposit policy

- Amount and when it's due
- What happens if the litter is smaller than expected
- Refund rules in writing

### Frequently asked questions

Should breeders post prices publicly?Publishing prices and what they include builds trust and filters out unready buyers.

#### Sources

- [Writing a contract buyers will sign (PawTrace)](https://pawtrace.ca/)