Small Dog Breed Costs 2026: Chihuahuas, Beagles & More

18 breeds in this group. Annual costs range from $1,120/yr (Rat Terrier) to $2,100/yr (French Bulldog). Click any breed for the full cost breakdown.

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$300–$800 $1,120/yr $19,320 lifetime

$400–$1,500 $1,160/yr $20,360 lifetime

Italian Greyhound

$600–$1,500 $1,330/yr $20,570 lifetime

$500–$1,500 $1,430/yr $21,970 lifetime

$600–$2,000 $1,500/yr $21,800 lifetime

$500–$1,500 $1,550/yr $22,150 lifetime

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

$1,000–$2,500 $1,580/yr $23,340 lifetime

$1,000–$2,500 $1,590/yr $26,550 lifetime

Shetland Sheepdog

$800–$2,000 $1,650/yr $23,850 lifetime

$800–$3,000 $1,660/yr $26,140 lifetime

West Highland White Terrier

$800–$2,000 $1,690/yr $26,060 lifetime

$700–$2,000 $1,710/yr $26,240 lifetime

$800–$2,500 $1,720/yr $26,680 lifetime

$500–$1,800 $1,790/yr $27,160 lifetime

Miniature Schnauzer

$800–$2,500 $1,800/yr $27,850 lifetime

Yorkshire Terrier

$800–$2,500 $1,800/yr $27,850 lifetime

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

$1,200–$3,500 $1,880/yr $24,180 lifetime

$1,500–$5,500 $2,100/yr $28,000 lifetime

Small Dogs: Average Costs

Avg Annual

$1,614/yr

Avg Lifetime

$24,448

Breeds

18

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