Pricing Mexican Chihuahuas
By Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
East Tawas, Michigan
June 18, 2024 1:13pm CST
I went online yesterday, just out of curiosity. My goal was to get a ballpark price, for a Mexican Chihuahua.
I was shocked by these findings! Some of those puppies are selling for $4,000! While others are almost given away(in comparison) at $400-$600.
It's hard for me to imagine that a puppy could be that pricey! I also believe that the location makes a difference, also. For example: In Southern California a $4,000 price tag is considered a fairly reasonable price.
In Michigan, that price would probably be too high.
Not to mention, I'd have to drive a long distance(or fly), just to look at a litter of pups. I think not
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11 responses
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
18 Jun 24
Are you going to buy one? Here there is a great difference between dogs that have pedigree and dogs that just don´t have the "papers". Luna costed about 1/10 of the price of the less beautiful German Shepherd that can be shown and can get prices. But Luna is a beaut. If she was "Royal" she´d win them all.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 24
We are only renting at this time, I can't buy a dog. Jay is allergic to animals.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
18 Jun 24
@kobesbuddy I remember that he wasn´t very happy about Kobe, years ago.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 24
@marguicha Kobe was an outdoor dog, Jay didn't like him at all.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jun 24
@kobesbuddy I know any of the poodle crosses here are very expensive - labradoodle, cavoodle, etc.
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 24
The reason I was looking, I was curious about how much tiny dogs cost.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Jun 24
Prices on puppies has really climbed the last few years
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 24
Yes, and they don't last any longer than Animal Shelter dogs!
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun 24
I agree with @LouAvul if you do decided to get another dog do adopt, There are so many that need the love, Spending such money is not a good idea, I would understand in you were planning on buying something like a gold bar but not a cute doggy 
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 24
You are right! And a cute doggy will live just as long, as a free dog from the Animal Shelter
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jun 24
I am surprised that the price of purchasing a Chihuahua is very high compared to buying a pure breed dog like a Black Labrador or German Shepherd.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jun 24
@kobesbuddy That is true since pure breed dogs are very expensive.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 24
Those smaller dogs are very expensive! Even $400 is too much money:(
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 24
Some were almost $5,000 and that's a crazy high amount:)
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jun 24
That is a bit much. I can see where it would depend on the area.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 24
If I ever get another dog, that's what I'll do.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 24
And every fur friend I've ever owned was free. Every one gave me some good memories, to cherish.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Jun 24
Adopting is an option. I've seen several chihuahuas at the shelter. Also, I would go through the national organization to find reputable breeders before purchasing one. Good luck if you decide to pursue it. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
19 Jun 24
@kobesbuddy Yes, I keep seeing the shelter listings each day in the newspaper; and I want to go take a look....but I know we don't want to make a commitment to another dog at our ages.
@jnrdutton (3447)
• United States
19 Jun 24
I would never pay $4,000 for a Chihuahua, I can literally get a car cheaper than that, but for those willing to pay it, I say cool beans for them, and I hope they have fun with it.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jun 24
I compare this to insanity, paying too much for a 'cute face' with papers!
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