Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from Canada 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 Canada — about C$7,730 less than a Havanese. Full side-by-side below.
Shih Tzu
toy · ~13 yr lifespan
C$21,367
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- C$1,850
- First-year setup
- C$721.50
- Annual recurring
- C$1,442
- Expected health costs
- C$45.90
Havanese
small · ~14.5 yr lifespan
C$29,097
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- C$3,000
- First-year setup
- C$807.70
- Annual recurring
- C$1,741
- Expected health costs
- C$44.62
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Shih Tzu | Havanese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | C$1,850 | C$3,000 |
| First-year setup | C$721.50 | C$807.70 |
| Food | C$4,352 | C$7,552 |
| Routine vet | C$7,846 | C$9,471 |
| Grooming | C$6,552 | C$8,222 |
| health_risk | C$45.90 | C$44.62 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.