I had a female yorkie that lived to be 15 1/2 years. She was fed Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier 28 about the last 10 years of her life. I'd like to think it was the food that helped her stay healthy. Her diet was 90% Yorkshire Terrier 28 and 10% table scraps & deli meats, etc. She sported a very beautiful shiny coat of hair and had a great abundance of energy, even through her senior years.
About 5 months ago I ran out of that food and went to my local grocery store and bought some cheap($) off-brand type. About 2 months ago I started feeding them a Purina brand food that is smaller in size. The RC YT 28 costs $38 for 10 pounds. The Purina brand cost me $8.46 for 8.4 lbs. This equates to RC YT 28 being $3.80/lb. and Purina being $1/lb... quite a difference.
Ok, so that I'm clear, I want it known this isn't so much about economics rather than quality good food for my babies... hence my questions...
I would like to get feedback about how long your yorkie(s) have lived or is living and you've fed them one type of food for the mainstay of their diet.
Obviously the better quality nutritious food a yorkie eats, it
should equate to a healthier and longer life expectancy. But does it really? Can a $1 a pound dog food be just as good or better than a $3.80/lb. food? I know about home cooking recipes for yorkies, so this is mainly about processed commercial dog foods.
Your feedback would be most appreciated. Thanks.
Matthias
