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Teacup                       Tiny Teacup                    Toy  

This information page will help you to see the long term & short term cost of the pet you are interested in purchasing.

Tiny Teacup / Teacup vs a Toy Pet

Iams® ProActive Health™ Smart Puppy Small & Toy Breed Formula

It is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.

Feeding Guidelines    

 Age  6-11 weeks      3-4 months     5-7 months    8-12 months
 
   
 Weight of Puppy

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of food
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of food per day    
 

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of food per day 
 

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of food per day 
 1 Pound 1-2 Teaspoon 1-2 Teaspoon 1-2 Teaspoon  1-2 Teaspoon     
 3 Pound 1 Tablespoon  1 Tablespoon  2 Tablespoon   2-3 Tablespoon    
 5 Pound 1/2 Cup  1/2 Cup  1 Cup   1 Cup     

 Weight of Puppy   6-11 weeks        3-4 months      5-7 months    8-12 months        
 10 Pounds    1/4 Cups  1 Cups   1-2 Cups   2 Cups      
 20 Pound 1/4 Cups   1 1/2 Cups    2-3 Cups    2-31/2 Cups       
 25 Pound 1 Cup   2 Cups   2-3 Cups    2-4 Cups       
 30 Pound  1 Cup   2 Cups   2-3 1/2 Cups    2-4 1/2 Cups       

Dry / canned mix: for each 1/2 cup of dry food, you can substitute 1/4 of a can.

These guideline amounts are a starting point and your dog may need more food depending upon age, activity and temperament.

In order to reach optimal body condition, you may need to adjust food intake. This chart represents the total recommended volume of food per day. You should divide the total recommended feeding amount by the number of times you feed your dog per day to get the actual portion size per feeding.

 

 Annual Grooming Cost of a
 Tiny Teacup or Teacup vs Toy size Pet

Average groomers expenses below



Average grooming expense for pet under 8 pounds, groomed every 3 months in a year.
 $30.00 X 4 Groomings = $120.00
Over the 10 years you will have paid $1,440.00



Average grooming expense for pet 10 to 15 pounds groomed every 3 months in a year.
 $60.00 X 4 = $240.00
Over the 10 years you will have paid $2,440.00



Average grooming expense for pet over 18 pounds groomed every 3 months in a year.

 $75.00 to $100.00 X 4 = $400.00
Over the 10 years you will have paid $4,000.00



Breeders that are selling their Maltese & MaltiPoo Puppies
 for $500.00 will normally be 15 to 38 pounds full grown.

FOOD EXPENSES & GROOMING FOR TEACUP DOGS
With a long coat that requires grooming

Weekly Food Expense For A Teacup Dog with Long Coat

 Food $6.00 = $6.00


Monthly Food Expense For A Teacup Dog
Food $6.00 X 4 weeks = $24.00


Total Annual Expense For A Teacup Dog
$408.00
Annual Grooming Expenses $120.00
Annual Food Expenses $24.00 X 12 Months = $288.00
Grooming Expenses $120.00 + Food $288.00 = $408.00

FOOD EXPENSES & GROOMING FOR TEACUP DOGS
With a Short Coat

Weekly Food Expense For A Teacup Dog with Short Coat

 Food $6.00 = $6.00


Monthly Food Expense For A Teacup Dog
Food $6.00 X 4 weeks = $24.00


Total Annual Expense For A Teacup Dog
$288.00
Annual Food Expenses $24.00 X 12 Months = $288.00
Food $288.00 = $288.00

Total Annual Expense For A Tiny Toy
Information coming soon!

Total Annual Expense For A Toy
Information coming soon!