How much do you spend on your Yorkies? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TurtleDove · 11-05-2007, 08:26 PM

We've had Ariel for about 2 months now, and have already spent at least $200 on her alone, not including vet bills.

I got a bit crazy and bought tons of toys, clothes, treats, and of course, her food. My boyfriend is a bit PO'ed, but he's dealing with it

He loves the furbabies

My family has mentioned a couple times that they think our dogs have larger wardrobes than us

They have lots of clothes, but I don't think their collection exceeds ours

I do, however, find myself shopping more for them than me now though

alaskayorkie · 11-05-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

Only $350?!!!

I need to know what this place is, because I would have gotten a bigger certificate!

You do not want to know what has been spent on Chloe in the past six months!!

It's a place where all I buy is toys and Eddie's food. And toothpaste. Jack gets his food at the vet's, and I buy clothes online. And other toys.

Although, I will admit, some of you have put up some impressive numbers!

chachi · 11-06-2007, 01:44 AM

I spend above $200 just on food alone. I feed mine canned and dry and that adds up. Plus I homecook some meals

stedmansmommy · 11-06-2007, 07:42 AM

HAH! Oh goodness, $200 and above - that's easy! And I can tell ya that it's WELLLLLLL over $200

Betty'sMom · 11-06-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MikaTallulah

I spend about $400 dollars a month total on my 2 cats, golden retriever, yorkie, and frog. That is if they are all healthy i.e. not vet appt. for ear infections (golden) or at a dead animal which they may have killed (cats or yorkie).

LOL!!!! Frog! I love that.

Betty'sMom · 11-06-2007, 10:16 AM

I think the poll should read per "MONTH" instead of 6 months!

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-07-2007, 02:37 PM

wow...$200? I wish!! haha....that's about what I spend a month...probably every 2 weeks...

mminichan · 11-09-2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

My motto...... if you got them..... you need to take good care of them!! (and I think spoiling them is my "fun way" of caring for them)..... and I am blessed that I can have them AND spoil them, too!!!!

I totally agree with you! If I have a dog, I give the best I can to them!!

mminichan · 11-09-2007, 03:18 PM

Okay, so I was just telling myself to control myself few days ago (while I was shopping for Chloe AGAIN!) I said to myself...I need to control and was going to set a limit how much I could spend each month on her! LOL.....

So, what was more funny...my boss and I were discussing my pay the other day...she said to me..." Don't worry, Chloe will still able to get her bone." LOL

And one of my friend said to me..." I think that dog has more clothes than I do!"

Superstarkba · 11-11-2007, 02:43 PM

Food- $10 per 4 lb bag, that last a week so $40 a month $260 6 months
Flea(Aubrey)- 6 months $65
Flea (Dakota) 6 months- $40
Toys 6 months- $100
Treats 6 months -$150
YT Extra 6 months (usually more)- $150
Vet (for both) 6 months-$400
Fabric 6 months - $150

This is our 6 months expensive list.

pea496 · 11-11-2007, 02:50 PM

I cannot even imagine how much I spend on Conner every month. Every time I go out, I get him something, plus I am always buying him stuff online. We just got a shipment in the mail for premium dog food, flossies, two bags of Wellness jerky treats ($8.99 a bag), and a toy. He is my hobby!!!

EmrldShdwQueen · 11-12-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstarkba

Food- $10 per 4 lb bag, that last a week so $40 a month $260 6 months
Flea(Aubrey)- 6 months $65
Flea (Dakota) 6 months- $40
Toys 6 months- $100
Treats 6 months -$150
YT Extra 6 months (usually more)- $150
Vet (for both) 6 months-$400
Fabric 6 months - $150

This is our 6 months expensive list.

Oh you want to go? Let's go...lol...

Food- $35 per 30 lb bag of Innova, that lasts about a month ($210 6 months); $15 per bag of Merrick, that last 3 weeks or so (approx $130 6 months)...so together that's $340 per 6 months
Petkin teeth cleaner- 1 bottle per month ($10), so $60
Missing Link- $12 for a bag, which lasts about 2 weeks, so $144
Canned food and/or gravy-about $30 a month, so $180
Grooming stuff- I would estimate about $200 or so to keep stocked every 6 months
Heartworm- $25 for 6 pills...right now with 4 dogs (1 more on the way) that's 4 packs of pills per 6 months...so $100 there
Toys 6 months- $100
Treats 6 months -$100
Clothes-$100-$200 a month...so $1000-$1200 per 6 months
Vet, shots, health needs, etc.- $300 or so every 6 months (varies)
Extra stuff like beds, blankies, carriers, etc.- about $50 a month, so $300

God and there's more I'm probably not even thinking about....I don't even WANT to total that...and I'm about to start breeding...

I need a 3rd job...

LoveMyJake · 11-15-2007, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I was quite delighted today when I opened the mail and saw that I got a $35 gift certificate to my pet supply store. Then I read the accompanying letter. It said once you spend a minimum of $300 in six months, they give you a 10 percent discount via gift certificate.

In other words, I've spent $350 on Eddie and Jack at this one store in the last six months.

Granted, this is where I buy all their food, all their toys, and, let me see, their toothpaste. But $350 in six months? Sheesh. Do I have spoiled Yorkies or what?

To see if I need intervention, I'm doing this poll. Answer truthfully. It's anonymous.

I think I need an intervention! I have been spending alot of money on Jake and Jackson. Honestly, I should be ashamed at how many dog toys they have!

I find ways to justify why they "need" this or that. Like, I keep buying them clothes....yet, they don't even like clothes, nor do they keep them on! But, I think they need them just in case they get cold. I just ordered them each winter jackets, but they do need those to stay warm, right? I'm always buying them cute blankets....Jake is a blanket freak. I'm always buying them a new bed to try out.....why????...they sleep with ME! And, of course, they need harness vests so they can go for walks. And, of course, they need food, treats, PetzLife, Missing Link, etc. Yeah, I think I need help.

defient · 11-15-2007, 08:05 PM

I cook for Ittybit so thats costly..then the clothes, toys, treats. Im easily over $200 Hell I just ordered her a $75 Coach collar lol.

Intervention hell I think I need a 2nd job LOL

View Poll Results: How much do you spend per Yorkie on food/accessories in 6 months?
Less than $50	3	2.52%
$51 to $100	15	12.61%
$101 to $150	12	10.08%
$151 to $200	12	10.08%
$200 and above	77	64.71%
Voters: 119. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-2007, 08:26 PM	#31
TurtleDove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,055	We've had Ariel for about 2 months now, and have already spent at least $200 on her alone, not including vet bills. I got a bit crazy and bought tons of toys, clothes, treats, and of course, her food. My boyfriend is a bit PO'ed, but he's dealing with it He loves the furbabies My family has mentioned a couple times that they think our dogs have larger wardrobes than us They have lots of clothes, but I don't think their collection exceeds ours I do, however, find myself shopping more for them than me now though __________________ Melody Belle Ariel

11-06-2007, 01:44 AM	#33
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,520	I spend above $200 just on food alone. I feed mine canned and dry and that adds up. Plus I homecook some meals __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427 Last edited by chachi; 11-06-2007 at 01:48 AM.

11-06-2007, 07:42 AM	#34
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 13,315 Blog Entries: 4	HAH! Oh goodness, $200 and above - that's easy! And I can tell ya that it's WELLLLLLL over $200 __________________ BOO!!! Happy Hauntings from Stedman, Tatum and myself!

11-06-2007, 10:16 AM	#36
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,209	I think the poll should read per "MONTH" instead of 6 months! __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

11-07-2007, 02:37 PM	#37
EmrldShdwQueen Slave to my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 3,755	wow...$200? I wish!! haha....that's about what I spend a month...probably every 2 weeks... __________________ *Nicki and all her babies http://www.madalooyorkies.com*

11-09-2007, 03:18 PM	#39
mminichan Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,192	Okay, so I was just telling myself to control myself few days ago (while I was shopping for Chloe AGAIN!) I said to myself...I need to control and was going to set a limit how much I could spend each month on her! LOL..... So, what was more funny...my boss and I were discussing my pay the other day...she said to me..." Don't worry, Chloe will still able to get her bone." LOL And one of my friend said to me..." I think that dog has more clothes than I do!" __________________ Proud Member of The PINK & CrAzY& Spoiled Rotten Club CLUB

11-11-2007, 02:43 PM	#40
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,359	Food- $10 per 4 lb bag, that last a week so $40 a month $260 6 months Flea(Aubrey)- 6 months $65 Flea (Dakota) 6 months- $40 Toys 6 months- $100 Treats 6 months -$150 YT Extra 6 months (usually more)- $150 Vet (for both) 6 months-$400 Fabric 6 months - $150 This is our 6 months expensive list. __________________ Kelsey And Aubrey I love my little

11-11-2007, 02:50 PM	#41
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,322	I cannot even imagine how much I spend on Conner every month. Every time I go out, I get him something, plus I am always buying him stuff online. We just got a shipment in the mail for premium dog food, flossies, two bags of Wellness jerky treats ($8.99 a bag), and a toy. He is my hobby!!! __________________ Conner - my best buddy

11-15-2007, 08:05 PM	#44
defient Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: adingdon, va Posts: 39	I cook for Ittybit so thats costly..then the clothes, toys, treats. Im easily over $200 Hell I just ordered her a $75 Coach collar lol. Intervention hell I think I need a 2nd job LOL