how old is your dog/puppy & how much does he/she eat?

Question

I'm thinking of getting a dog and was wondering...how many bags of food does your dog go through in a month and how old is your dog? Trying to figure what it would cost me to feed one.

Oh and I'm especially interested in golden retrievers and labradors because I want one of those.....or another breed of about that size

Answer 1

I have a 9 year old amstaff and he eats a cup of food three times a day. He holds a steady 50 pounds. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm

Answer 2

My dog is about 8 pounds at 8 months old and she shouldn't get much bigger than that. She eats about a 1/4 of a cup of food twice a day-breakfast and dinner. It probably takes her a month and a half--two months to finish a 8 pound bag of food. The bag is under 10 dollars. But it all depends on what kind of dog you get and the age of the dog. You also have to think about all the other costs involved in getting a dog. There is the food, toys, crates/pens/kennels, leashes and collars, bowls, vet bills, and grooming. Getting a dog, especially a puppy can get very expensive. Just take this into consideration before you go off to get a dog. Also the dog needs a lot of playing time and your attention. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

We go through a 40 pound bag in about a week and a half, but, that's for four dogs. One large breed, two medium sized, and a toy breed.

When my beagle was on a different food, (Lite dog food, she put on a little too much weight) She went through a 20 pound bag in 2 to 3 weeks.

If you get a puppy, you can estimate $1000 for the first year, for veterinary care, food, etc. A bit less for an adult dog.

Answer 4

I have a 5 month old Bichonpoo. The vet has her on Pro Plan puppy she eats one 10 lb bag in just over a month. She weighs about 6 lbs. She does get some help eating her food from the cat.

Answer 5

my dog is 12, weighs about 55 to 60 pounds, and eats 2 cups of dry food per day, Iams Active Maturity. The comes out to about and 8 pound bag every 2 to 3 weeks, plus treats and biscuits.

Answer 6

I have a German Shepherd, 3 yrs. old and 2 Labrador mixed, 3 yrs. old. Between the 3 of them they go through 55 lbs. of food every 2 weeks. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

It would depend entirely on what you are prepared to pay and what suits the dog in question..

Usually the breeder will tell you what they have been previously fed on and they know their breed best so will know what suits their line...

You can buy a basic mixer and add meat to it which is relatively cheap enough to do and often better quality than your top of the range supermarket brands..

Mine are fed on mixer and fresh tripe as many other people in my chosen breed feed and they all have fantastic coats and coverage..

Answer 8

My puppy is almost a year old. Right now, he eats two meals a day, and about half a cup of dog food.

Answer 9

i have a chow she is 7 and i have a pit bull and he is 4. we have a bowl of food out for them 24/7. they can eat and drink when ever they want. and we fill it when its a little under half way full. we buy a big bacg of 50lbs and it lasts about 1 months. and the brand we buy is like 16.99 for that brand. not sure the brand though