Affordability calculator
What salary do you need to afford a Yorkshire terrier?
The cheapest dog to buy and to feed, and it spends more at the groomer than it does on food.
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Yorkshire terrierThe cheapest dog to buy and to feed, and it spends more at the groomer than it does on food.
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Monthly cost of a Yorkshire terrier in Ontario, at the default assumptions.
| Cost | Per month |
|---|---|
| Food | $42 |
| Routine vet and dental | $58 |
| Pet insurance | $45 |
| Grooming | $79 |
| Flea, tick and heartworm prevention | $20 |
| Boarding and daycare | $30 |
| Toys, treats and replacing what gets chewed | $17 |
| Municipal dog licence | $2 |
| Every month, all in | $293 |
| Cash needed up front | $3,100 |
| Total over a 14-year life | $52,310 |