10 Most Affordable Dogs

#1: Chihuahua

The Chihuahua, which is the national symbol of Mexico, is the most cheap dog breed in the world, mostly because it is so small.

Adult Chihuahuas are only five to eight inches long and rarely weigh more than six pounds. They only need about half a cup to a full cup of dry food per day, which will save you a lot of money.

They are a very healthy and hardy breed that usually lives between 14 and 16 years, but make sure your Chihuahua has had a knee exam, eye exam, and heart exam.

After the initial costs are taken into account, you may not spend much more than $50 to $100 a month to care for this famous breed.

#2: Beagle

The Beagle is one of the most famous hunting dogs. They are strong, fast, and sure of themselves, and they have a great sense of smell and strong senses.

Most of the time, they only eat one meal a day and maybe a quick snack in the evening. They don’t weigh more than 30 pounds.

The Beagle is actually one of the least expensive dogs to own because it doesn’t need much grooming and rarely gets sick.

The national breed club still says that Beagles should get a hip test, an eye test, and an MLS DNA test, but other than that, they are very healthy and strong.

#3: Dachshund

The Dachshund is friendly, bold, and curious. It has short legs and a long body. The small one weighs no more than 11 pounds, and the big one weighs between 16 and 32 pounds, so even though it needs a lot of exercise, the monthly food bill shouldn’t be too high.

Because of the Dachshund’s long back, disc damage can happen, but this breed is otherwise very healthy and can live for 12 to 16 years. Not many health checks are necessary. Overall, the Dachshund is one of the most affordable dog breeds.

#4: Rat Terrier

The Rat Terrier is a small breed of dog that hunts rats. It weighs between 10 and 25 pounds and has a short, thick coat that shouldn’t be too hard to care for.

This breed should have had its knees and hips checked, its eyes checked, its heart checked, and an x-ray taken to check for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.

Other than that, it’s a pretty healthy breed. Because it is small and easy to handle, you should be able to save money on food. This makes it one of the least expensive breeds in the world.

#5: Pug

The Pug is one of the least expensive dog breeds to buy in the world. This breed was once a favorite of royal families from China to Europe because it was cute, friendly, and a little bit naughty.

They have a lot going for them. They only need about a cup of food each day. Their short, shiny coat needs little care and may only need a few baths a year. Even though they should have a thorough hip, knee, and eye exam, as well as a DNA test for encephalitis, they don’t have too many life-threatening conditions.

However, like most flat-faced breeds, they sometimes have breathing problems that the owner will need to take care of.

#6: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a kind, friendly breed that was once a favorite of British royalty. It has a sort of royal attitude.

As a member of the toy group, it is a small dog that is about 12 to 13 inches long and weighs 13 to 18 pounds. It only needs about a cup to 1.5 cups of food per day.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should get a full set of health tests because it often has problems with its eyes, hips, knees, heart, and other parts of its body.

Also, a fenced-in yard will give your dog enough room to run around. Even though it’s one of the most cheap breeds to own on a monthly basis, it might cost a little more to buy.

#7: Australian Terrier

The Australian Terrier came from a group of British terriers that were brought to Australia in the 1800s. This small breed weighs about 15 to 20 pounds and doesn’t eat a lot.

As long as it gets a full set of tests for the knees, eyes, thyroid, and hips, it shouldn’t have a lot of health problems. It’s a good breed that’s easy on the wallet and shouldn’t break the bank.

#8: Chinese Crested Dog

The only hair on the Chinese Crested Dog is in long, beautiful tufts around the head, tail, and legs. This means that it doesn’t have too many grooming needs, but it will need to take care of its skin regularly to protect it from the surroundings.

As a small dog that weighs between eight and twelve pounds, you won’t have to spend much money on food.

But it does have some health problems, so make sure your dog has had an eye exam, a knee exam, a heart exam, and a PLL and PRA-RCD3 DNA test. Overall, it is one of the least expensive dogs in the world, but there are still some costs to think about.

#9: American Foxhound

The American Foxhound is a hunting breed that is independent, friendly, and easy to get along with. Because it’s big and busy and can weigh up to 70 pounds, you may spend a fair amount of money on food.

But the American Foxhound is thought to be one of the healthy and toughest dog breeds in the world, which could save you money on vet bills.

Grooming is also pretty easy, and you should only give it a bath when it gets really dirty. Overall, it’s a good dog that won’t break the bank for people who want a breed with strong hunting skills.

#10: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Welsh Corgi is one of the most famous herding dogs in the world. They are small and have short legs because dwarfism was bred into their line.

They are very active dogs with good appetites, but because they don’t weigh more than 30 pounds, they only need about a cup to 1.5 cups of food per day.

You should make sure the dog’s hips and eyes have been checked, but other than that, the Corgi is a pretty healthy breed that can live for 12 to 13 years.

To stay healthy, the coat will also need some regular care and baths every few weeks. Overall, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a good choice for people who want to save money, but they aren’t the cheapest breed in the world.