{"podcast":{"title":"The Marty & Laura Show","slug":"the-marty-laura-show-7153313","podcast_index_feed_id":7153313,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-marty-laura-show/","website_url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/03ec7609-2913-4e6d-8fb9-675b66e72dd2/uEzz711RYQfXrYlWWI6XvnYt.png","author":"Laura Reeves & Dr. Marty Greer","episode_count":82,"summary":"Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves deliver unique, fun, fact based conversations about pet health. Greer is the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year and author of “Your Pandemic Puppy.” Reeves is the host of the wildly popular, award-winning Pure Dog Talk podcast. From pro tips on selecting your new dog to what your dog’s runny eyes or your cat’s runny nose mean and what you should do about it, Marty and Laura will meet you where you are (in the car, on the treadmill, walking the dog) and bring you a good laugh, a great story and a bright idea every week.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T06:19:38.060217+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313"},"episode":{"title":"62 — How Much Does a Well-Bred Puppy Really Cost? Breaking Down Smart Puppy Buying","slug":"62-how-much-does-a-well-bred-puppy-really-cost-breaking-down-smart-puppy-buying","published_at":"2026-02-18T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/62-how-much-does-a-well-bred-puppy-really-cost-breaking-down-smart-puppy-buying","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313","url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com//62-how-much-does-a-well-bred-puppy-really-cost-breaking-down-smart-puppy-buying","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/556655d1-d9f2-4fe3-8b3e-b51c5c7bdccf.mp3","summary":"How Much Does a Well-Bred Puppy Really Cost? Breaking Down Smart Puppy Buying What does it really cost to responsibly breed a litter of puppies—and why does that matter to you as a buyer? In this episode of The Marty and Laura Show , Laura and Dr. Marty walk through the real numbers behind well-bred dogs and explain why “you get what you pay for” is more than just a saying. If you’re contemplating a new puppy, this episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what responsible breeders invest long before a puppy ever goes home. Dr. Marty outlines the three major categories of pre-breeding health screening: genetic (DNA) testing, comprehensive veterinary exams, and phenotype testing such as OFA hips, elbows, cardiac and eye clearances. These tests—along with brucellosis screening, infectious disease panels, and breed-specific evaluations—can easily total thousands of dollars before breeding even begins. From there, the costs stack up: progesterone timing, stud fees, shipped semen, artificial insemination, pregnancy confirmation, C-sections, puppy care, microchipping, vaccinations, and health certificates. And that’s assuming everything goes right. Laura and Marty also discuss the long-term value of purpose-bred dogs: predictable temperament, early socialization, breeder support for the life of the dog, and often fewer behavioral surprises. A puppy isn’t a toaster—it’s a 10–15 year commitment. This episode helps you make that investment wisely. The Marty & Laura Show is produced by Pure Dog Talk Inc. , with sound design and editing by Premium Audio Services .","meta_description":"How Much Does a Well-Bred Puppy Really Cost? Breaking Down Smart Puppy Buying What does it really cost to responsibly breed a litter of puppies—and why do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1542,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/episodes/62-how-much-does-a-well-bred-puppy-really-cost-breaking-down-smart-puppy-buying/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/62-how-much-does-a-well-bred-puppy-really-cost-breaking-down-smart-puppy-buying.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}