Shih Tzu
Regal and affectionate companion with flowing coat.
Monthly Cost Comparison
Standard food tier, standard insurance. All costs in local currency.
| Cost | 🇬🇧GBP | 🇺🇸USD | 🇨🇦CAD | 🇫🇷EUR | 🇦🇺AUD | 🇳🇿NZD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | £20 | $25 | $34 | €20 | A$37 | NZ$43 |
| Insurance | £12 | $21 | $19 | €12 | A$25 | NZ$18 |
| Grooming | £50 | $95 | $95 | €56 | A$107 | NZ$114 |
| Other | £30 | $48 | $62 | €25 | A$67 | NZ$54 |
| Total / month | £112 | $189 | $210 | €113 | A$236 | NZ$229 |
| Lifetime (13 yrs) | £17,472 | $29,484 | $32,760 | €17,628 | A$36,816 | NZ$35,724 |
Why This Breed Costs What It Does
In the UK, Shih Tzu ownership is about £55/month (33%) below the all-breed UK average. The largest monthly driver is grooming at £50/month (about 45% of total spend).
Insurance Signal
This breed sits in the middle risk band for insurance, so premiums are usually moderate rather than minimal.
Grooming Impact
High grooming frequency means routine coat care is a material recurring cost.
Size Effect
As a small breed, food and general spend are typically lower than larger breeds.
Common conditions considered in this profile include Brachycephalic issues and Eye problems. Optional services (for example daycare, walkers, travel boarding, and one-off emergency events) can materially change real-world spend.
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Health & Care
Common Health Issues
- •Brachycephalic issues
- •Eye problems
- •IVDD
Grooming
- Coat type
- long
- Grooming frequency
- high
Exercise & Size
- Exercise needs
- low
- Size category
- Small
- Weight range
- 4.5–7.5 kg
