One of the things most kids ask their mom is an adorable puppy. However, one must consider factors before choosing and buying a pup, such as the expenses you have to face in the long run.
There is nothing cheaper than owning a pooch from the animal’s shelter. However, some people prefer a certain breed than others based on the ease of taking care of it and its size. So if you are one of those looking for the cheapest breed of dog to buy, ask your local shelter if they have any of these from our list.
Below are the 10 cheapest dogs:
1. Australian Cattle Dog
If you want a pet to play with, then this Cattle Dog might be what you need. This breed of dog is an energetic one and might want to play around for a long time. So if you need a workout buddy, then get one now. However, if you’re not fond of going out and sweating, just consider buying inexpensive toys for your pet to play with. If you are thinking of the costs for this cattle dog’s fur, well, a few baths and combing are just what you need. Lastly, this breed just looks bigger than in person, so there are fewer expenses for his food.
2. Rat Terrier
This is one of the most budget-friendly breed of dogs with its short hair that doesn’t require frequent grooming. Rat terriers usually weigh 35 pounds and have a height not exceeding two feet. With this pup’s small physique, you can get this breed for around $200 either from pets shops or pet shelters. However, shops often charge a higher price ranging from $400 to $600. This breed is not prone to health problems related to genes, but smaller terriers are more vulnerable to hip dysplasia.
3. Toy Fox Terrier
This is a very low maintenance dog given its short hair of toy fox terrier. Food costs aren’t that high with its height that can reach about 11 inches, so it would be easy for you to maintain its good fitness and health.
4. Chihuahua
This breed is known for being pricey, with a price ranging from $200 up to $1000 if you get it from a breeder. You might be raising your brows right now or frowning because we included it on this list. But you can get this adorable breed at a lower price by asking from the animal’s shelter. Fortunately, numerous shelters around California have this breed that they have rescued. Good news for you, this has low maintenance cost and a healthy breed, so no need to worry about frequent check-up visits.
5. Labrador Retriever
A purebred labrador can be heavy on the wallet, especially if from breeders. However, there’s always shelters to lighten the burden and expenses for you. If you want an occasional visit to the clinic due to ailments, then purebred Labrador might be off from your list. Fortunately, Labrador mix isn’t prone to many illnesses, so fewer expenses. This breed is known for its easy temperament and loving attitude, helping reduce your stress from work.
6. Beagle
If you want a pet that you can keep for a long time but isn’t costly, think about getting this cute beagle. This small breed of dog that weighs about 25 pounds can live up to 12 or even 15 years. Don’t worry with its short fur that needs low maintenance, and expenses aren’t that high. In addition to that, you’ll just need to spend around $10 on its food. Ideal right? So put this beagle on your list of puppies to buy.
7. Dachshund
Notice the small size of the breed, this just means one thing – inexpensive food bill, and their short coat means you’ll not spend too much on grooming! However, health problems may occur when this kind of breed reaches seniority, such as severe spinal cord problems (which affects 1 out of 4 dachshunds) that can lead to paralysis.
8. English Foxhound
If you want a huge dog that doesn’t need high maintenance, you might want to consider having an english foxhound. Weighing 65 pounds and having an easy-to-clean coat, leaner body shape, and good temperant making it a budget-friendly breed dog.
9. Mini Pinscher
These dogs weigh about 11 pounds and their coat is not that high maintenance to clean. Their food costs around $200 a year.
10. Basset Hound
At times, expenses incurred increases as time goes by. These are pedigrees that require much more attention with short activities like playtime and exercise. Dog owners tend to opt for daycares or dog toys to tend to such needs, but these may come with a hefty price. On the other hand, basset hounds are quite the opposite, for when they are at full-size and eat better, they don’t demand much equipment to burn energy. Basset hounds are easy-to-maintain.
