Before purchasing a puppy, one needs to consider the expenses, committment, benefits, and the responsibilities of bringing home a family addition.  Purchasing a puppy is not one to be taken lightly.  When you start considering a new puppy, you could expect to pay a larger amount of money for the start up of owning one.  You will have vaccines, like Distemper Parvo, Bordatella and Rabies boosters and well-puppy visit expenses, along with all the requirements of food cost, and the items listed above.  If you already own one dog, then you probably already have an idea of the committment level and expenses associated with a new dog.  An estimate of the items listed above are around $500.00, not to mention the vet fees.  Please remember a puppy is a living being, not just another piece of property.  It will need love, time, commitment, training and understanding during the training phases.  If you are not able to afford the items needed for a puppy, it would be best that you not purchase one until you have the means to support and care for one.