Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from United Kingdom 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 the UK — about £5,253 less than a Havanese. Full side-by-side below.
Shih Tzu
toy · ~13 yr lifespan
£17,912
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- £900
- First-year setup
- £385.30
- Annual recurring
- £1,277
- Expected health costs
- £25.50
Havanese
small · ~14.5 yr lifespan
£23,165
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- £1,150
- First-year setup
- £433.10
- Annual recurring
- £1,487
- Expected health costs
- £25.76
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Shih Tzu | Havanese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | £900 | £1,150 |
| First-year setup | £385.30 | £433.10 |
| Food | £3,510 | £6,090 |
| Routine vet | £4,199 | £5,069 |
| Grooming | £3,432 | £4,307 |
| Insurance | £5,460 | £6,090 |
| health_risk | £25.50 | £25.76 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.