Shih Tzu puppy price in 2026
A Shih Tzu puppy costs $500 to $3,000 in 2026, and most buyers pay about $1,500.
Is your quote fair?
Type the price you were quoted. We compare it to the usual 2026 range of $500 to $3,000.
What moves the price
- Show quality bloodlines from champion parents cost more.
- Mini, teacup and rare color puppies cost more.
- Prices are higher in the Northeast and West than in the Midwest and South.
- A breeder with health testing may charge more.
- A rescue dog or an adult dog costs less than a puppy.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
A breeder price usually covers the puppy, first shots and a health check. A rescue fee often covers spay or neuter and first shots. Grooming, vet care, food, crates and insurance are extra.
Shih Tzu puppy price by region
| Region | Price range |
|---|---|
| Northeast | $1,200 to $3,000 |
| West | $1,100 to $2,800 |
| Southeast | $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Northwest | $1,000 to $2,500 |
| South | $950 to $2,400 |
| Midwest | $900 to $2,200 |
| Rescue adoption fee | $100 to $500 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: iHeartDogs.
Ways to pay less
- Adopt from a rescue, where dogs are often spayed or neutered and vaccinated.
- Choose pet quality and standard size instead of show quality or mini.
- Groom at home to save on yearly grooming bills.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- iHeartDogs: Cost of a Shih Tzu Puppy by US Region [2026]
- Hepper: How Much Does a Shih Tzu Cost?
- Dogs Academy: How Much Does a Shih Tzu Cost? (2026 Average Pricing Guide)
- TrustedHousesitters: How Expensive Is It To Own A Shih Tzu?
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
A Shih Tzu puppy costs $500 to $3,000 in 2026, and most buyers pay about $1,500. Most people pay about $1,500 per puppy. The low end is $500 and the high end is $3,000.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Show quality bloodlines from champion parents cost more; Mini, teacup and rare color puppies cost more; Prices are higher in the Northeast and West than in the Midwest and South.
How can I pay less?
Adopt from a rescue, where dogs are often spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Choose pet quality and standard size instead of show quality or mini. Groom at home to save on yearly grooming bills.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 4 named price guides: iHeartDogs, Hepper, Dogs Academy, TrustedHousesitters. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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