Have you been thinking about living with a Chihuahua for a while?
But you don’t know exactly where you can get it from – let alone what costs you will incur?
Then do not despair. When it comes to costs and prices, the following guide will tell you everything you need to know about your Chihuahua.
Chihuahua Price: Acquisition costs & initial equipment
The cost of your Chihuahua begins with the purchase. In most cases, this is done by a breeder.
In addition to this first cost factor, there is also the initial equipment. And it should already be «installed» before your new and cute roommate moves in with you.
And this is how these «cost items» fan out in detail and on average:
Chihuahua puppy price from breeder
€600 – €1,500
If you decide to get a Chihuahua puppy from a breeder, you should look here with around €1,000 to plan.
Please do not pay «dumping prices». Because these may have the advantage of being low. But they often also mean that the mouse was not bred seriously.
Chihuahua adoption
€200-300
Not only breeders are a contact point or option if you have decided to live with a Chihuahua.
Also Animal shelters or animal welfare can be an option. Most of the time the reason is a sad one.
Because if you have a Chihuahua from one of these places, that means: Someone didn’t want the little mouse anymore and gave it up.
Here are the acquisition costs 200 to 350 €. These are in the form of a protection fee to be paid by you.
Good to know:
Dogs that have been placed in shelters often suffer from trauma. This can include the fear of being alone or of being abandoned.
If you have chosen such a Chihuahua, please always be aware of this possibility. Because it can present you with one or the other challenge.
You can also look up, among other things eBay Classifieds looking for a chihuahua. We don’t want to judge how serious this is at this point.
Chihuahua initial equipment & one-time costs table
To give you a better overview of the individual cost items, we have put them together in a clear table for you.
Dog foodFrom around €20, depending on the food and brand Dog bedFrom €24.90Toys5 to €25 per month (Chihuahuas need a lot of variety!)Transport boxFrom €17.99Water bowl / food bowlFrom around €11Dog brushFrom €3.99Dog shampooFrom €3.99Collar / harness / leashFrom around 10 €vaccination50 to 70 €, depending on whether 5-fold vaccination or 7-fold vaccinationcastration100 to 300 € (males)300 to 400 € (bitches)microchip30 to 50 €health insurancebetween approx. 10 € and 100 € per Month
How much does a Chihuahua cost? Acquisition costs & initial equipment in total
€886.87 – €1,786.87
Depending on gender, age and origin, your Chihuahua will cost you in the purchase and in the initial equipment between €886.87 and €1,786.87.
Factors that come into play here include the breeder, the food, and the number of beds, toys, and leashes you want to give the little mouse.
How much does a chihuahua cost per month?
45 – 100 € per month
If you have a Chihuahua puppy, the costs per month drop initially higher out and lie here at around €286.
The reason: visits to the veterinarian are taking place even more frequently – possibly because of, among other things castration, microchips and primary immunization through vaccinations.
After that, the costs should shrink and consist mainly of feed. Here you can from €20 plan on. It makes sense to keep money for toys in mind as well.
Dog Food
€20 – €100 per month
Regardless of whether you are a pedigree dog or not: When it comes to dog food, you should never save in the wrong place.
In fact, there is special dog food for Chihuahuas. This costs depending on the brand from €20.
Of course we also come to the food treats added. Above all, make sure that they are healthy.
And that might cost a little more. Here you can with prices from €3.50 calculate per bag.
Healthcare & Vet Visits
€82 – €95 per quarter/per year
For good health, your Chihuahua should visit the vet once a year become.
Not only the routine examination is on the program here. Refreshing vital vaccinations is also part of this mandatory visit.
The cost starts here at around €65. And can – depending on the treatment and need for treatment – naturally higher.
Treatments with spot-ons can also be useful. You can administer this either monthly or in three-month intervals.
The costs start here at about 17 € for the monthly variant (3-month pack) and can up to €30 cost (variant that is effective for 3 months).
Care
€10 – €25 per month
Chihuahuas are quite a little more maintenance. Especially if they have long fur.
This means for you: The costs for the monthly Fellness are a little higher. You should come here about 25 € to plan.
dog tax
From around €4.10 per month
The amount of the dog tax is depending on the communitywhere you two live. This means that the municipality decides how much you have to pay monthly and therefore annually.
The cost of this item starts at about €4.10 in the month.
Good to know:
The number of dogs you live with also determines the amount of the dog tax. In general, the following applies here: The costs increase with each «additional» dog.
The size, however, is not decisive. Here, for once, all cats – um, dogs – are gray at night. And right away.
insurances
€10 – €100 per month
This cost item can be a little higher. It depends, among other things, on the breed of dog and the age of the dog.
Research has shown that the cost of insurance for a Chihuahua between 10 and 100 € can lie.
In order to know exactly what to expect here, you should have a cost estimate made by an animal insurance company.
Dog School & Training
€5 – €100 per month
The visit of a Dog school is not compulsory. But it can be useful if you can’t get your little rascal under control or educated on your own.
Prices vary depending on the size of the group and the type of lesson. You should plan here between €5 and €100.
Entertainment & Employment
€5 – €25 per month
Let’s assume that you give your Chihuahua the complete entertainment program. Then the cost of this item consists of toys and dog training.
The costs here usually amount to €5 to €25 per month. And they also depend on how many toys your little rascal disassembles on average per month.
Animal boarding care
10-50€ per day
This post is also voluntary, like attending dog school. In general, we always advise spending as much time as possible with your furry friend.
In some cases this is not always possible because you also have to work and/or study. If your Chihuahua is «ok» with being alone, the pet boarding does not apply.
The costs here are: between €10 and €50 per day. They depend on how long you have to keep the little mouse there.
If you go on vacation, you can of course take your dog with you. And if not, there are good friends in front of the pension that the little brat gets along with very well.
Conclusion
Your Chihuahua costs you one-off up to €1,786.
This price depends, among other things, on the breeder or on the place where you bring him to your home. The sum mentioned here already includes the costs for the initial equipment contains.
These one-time costs are “replaced” by the so-called current costs. These vary based on these factors: food, frequency of vet visits, community you live in, toy supplies.
A few points can be added to this list. Overall you should Expect to pay between €45 and €100 a month.
You can also pay significantly more – namely if you want or need animal insurance, attend dog school and stay in an animal boarding house.
The prices quoted here are guidelines. And they are based on your personal preferences and needs.
Please note that a Chihuahua, cute looks or not, is a living being. That can live up to 15 years.
That means: If you choose this breed, you take over the responsibility for a small dog for this time. Please do not forget this fact as well as the fact that the mentioned costs are also part of this «package» are.
If you cannot afford your Chihuahua, please decide against him. Otherwise you’re not doing him or yourself any favours.
How about you and your Chihuahua? How did your cost table look like and how is it still doing?
We would be happy if you share your experiences, observations and tips with other Chihuahua owners in our comments!