Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from Australia baselines and peer-reviewed breed-health data — your real cost depends on your dog, city and choices. See the methodology.
Shih Tzu vs Havanese: lifetime cost to own
A Shih Tzu works out cheaper over its lifetime in Australia — about A$8,939 less than a Havanese. Full side-by-side below.
Shih Tzu
toy · ~13 yr lifespan
A$32,152
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- A$2,500
- First-year setup
- A$802.50
- Annual recurring
- A$2,215
- Expected health costs
- A$51
Havanese
small · ~14.5 yr lifespan
A$41,091
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- A$3,500
- First-year setup
- A$900.45
- Annual recurring
- A$2,527
- Expected health costs
- A$48.76
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Shih Tzu | Havanese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | A$2,500 | A$3,500 |
| First-year setup | A$802.50 | A$900.45 |
| Food | A$4,563 | A$7,917 |
| Routine vet | A$8,011 | A$9,672 |
| Grooming | A$6,864 | A$8,613 |
| Insurance | A$9,360 | A$10,440 |
| health_risk | A$51 | A$48.76 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.