Estimate only
Lifetime ranges are planning estimates from United States 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 United States — about $8,905 less than a Havanese. Full side-by-side below.
Shih Tzu
toy · ~13 yr lifespan
$25,650
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- $1,650
- First-year setup
- $489.75
- Annual recurring
- $1,807
- Expected health costs
- $22.31
Havanese
small · ~14.5 yr lifespan
$34,555
total lifetime cost
- Buying
- $2,500
- First-year setup
- $550.40
- Annual recurring
- $2,170
- Expected health costs
- $36.34
Cost by category
| Category (lifetime) | Shih Tzu | Havanese |
|---|---|---|
| Buying the dog | $1,650 | $2,500 |
| First-year setup | $489.75 | $550.40 |
| Food | $6,669 | $11,571 |
| Routine vet | $4,807 | $5,803 |
| Grooming | $4,992 | $6,264 |
| Insurance | $7,020 | $7,830 |
| health_risk | $22.31 | $36.34 |
Amber = the cheaper breed in that category. Health costs are probability-weighted from breed-specific conditions.