How much does your dog cost you per year (on average)?

[bogie]

I've got a miniature pinscher. She's about 7 inches at the shoulder and weighs around six lb. I know this is more of a hamster to many of you, but she is a very good family dog. I've had many varieties up to German shepherd dog in size. My min pin is BY FAR the least expensive. However I get every bit of joy from her as the others.

Size and weight, and therefore food are completely irrelevant to the size of dog you are looking at, but in case anybody is interested...

2 oz of food per day is around six 7.5 lb bags per year. Premium food is $15 for a bag. Total annual food cost is about $90. (/win)

Treats and toys might run another $50/year.

Much of the rest are standard costs independent of breed size and depend merely on the vet you like.

Annual vet checkup is about $60.

Annual teeth cleaning is about $100.

Miscellaneous vet visits are probably another $100 per year including vaccinations, nail trims, etc.

Kenneling is expensive and we do this for at least one week a year for around $300/week.

edit: not sure why pics are posting upside down and duplicated.