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Comparing Annual Cost of Small vs. Large Dogs

Paris Permenter Last updated on June 14, 2014

26 Mar

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This week we compared the costs you’ll face the first year when adding a small dog versus a large dog to your family.  Today we’re going to look at the continued cost comparison for a small versus a large dog.

For your annual costs, the ASPCA estimates these minimum costs:

  • Small dog: $580
  • Medium dog: $695
  • Large dog: $875

Just how those annual expenditures break down varies from home to home, of course, but, in general, the biggest difference in the annual cost of small versus large dogs comes in the category of food. The ASPCA estimates a small dog will cost $55 per year to feed, a medium dog $120, and a large dog will cost $235 per year to feed.

Remember, though, that your dog food expense is one area where you don’t want to cut too many corners; we never buy cheap food (premium food bought cheaply is another story!) Premium dog food containing quality ingredients is an investment in your dog’s health that saves you money down the line.

Filed Under: Budget Tips, Tips

About Paris Permenter

Paris Permenter is the founder and co-publisher of DogTipper. Along with her husband, John Bigley, she has authored over 30 books on pets and travel including The Healthy Hound Cookbook (Simon & Schuster) and Texas with Dogs (Open Road).

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Comments

  1. Doreen says

    March 27, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    I cannot imagine anyone feeding food that costs that little bit of money. I have a medium dog and his food is 120 a month

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    • Hana says

      April 2, 2011 at 5:37 pm

      I agree with you a have a small 10 pound dog and his food cost $50 a month. That can be a bit expensive for some people but its definitely worth it, for his well being and health.

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Hi! I'm Paris Permenter! I'm the founder of Yucky Puppy dog walking gear, and the co-author, with my husband, of 35 travel and pet books. I love long dog walks with our two rescue dogs--Tiki and Barli--and hope you enjoy our tips! Read more
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