The cost of a Shih-Poo in the United States
Everything in one place — from the price to buy a Shih-Poo to food, vet bills, grooming and the all-in lifetime total of about $27,860 (~$150.56/mo). Pick a topic below.
Buying & first year
What it costs to get the dog and set up.Lifetime cost to own
The all-in number over the dog's whole life.
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Price to buy this breed
Typical breeder & puppy price for this breed.
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New-puppy setup
Crate, bed, bowls, leash and starter gear.
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Adoption fees
Shelter & rescue adoption costs vs. buying.
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Everyday care
Recurring month-to-month costs.Food & diet
Kibble, fresh, raw and treats — scaled to size.
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Grooming
Professional grooms and at-home upkeep.
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Boarding & daycare
Kennel nights, daycare and dog walkers.
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Training
Group classes, private and board-and-train.
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Routine vet
Preventive care most dogs need.Vaccinations & shots
Puppy series, boosters and non-core shots.
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Spay / neuter
Desexing cost by size, clinic vs. low-cost.
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Dental cleaning
Cleaning under anesthesia, with/without extractions.
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Microchip
Implant and registration cost.
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Deworming, flea & tick
Heartworm, flea/tick and worming prevention.
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Diagnostics & surgery
When something goes wrong.Bloodwork & imaging
X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and lab panels.
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Surgery
ACL/TPLO, mass removal, cataract, bloat and more.
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Cancer & chemo
Chemotherapy and tumour treatment costs.
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Emergency vet
After-hours ER visits and hospitalization.
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