00:00The true cost of dog ownership, beyond the purchase price.
00:04A cheap dog is not always the dog with the lowest purchase price.
00:07The real cost starts after the adoption papers are signed.
00:11Food.
00:12Vaccines.
00:14Preventive medicine.
00:15Dental care.
00:16Grooming.
00:17Training.
00:18Toys.
00:20Boarding.
00:21Emergency vet bills.
00:22And years of routine care.
00:24Small breeds like Chihuahuas, American Hairless Terriers, Dachshunds, Jack Russell Terriers,
00:27and Bolognese dogs may cost less to feed than giant breeds.
00:30Short-coated dogs may need less professional grooming.
00:34Healthy mixed-breed dogs from shelters can sometimes be budget-friendly too,
00:38especially when adoption includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines, and microchipping.
00:43Nust-tee.
00:44But the wrong breed can become expensive fast.
00:49Pugs may eat less, but flat-faced anatomy can bring breathing and heat risk problems.
00:55Dachshunds can face back issues.
00:57Bichon frisists are small, but their coats need regular grooming.
01:02Beagles may follow their noses into trouble.
01:05And any dog can develop a costly illness.
01:09That is why budget-friendly should never mean bargain bin care.
01:13The smarter question is not,
01:15which dog is cheapest?
01:18It is,
01:19which dog can I care for well, without cutting corners?
01:23A lower-cost dog still deserves quality food,
01:26safe housing, exercise, training, preventive care, and emergency planning.
01:31The cheapest dog is not the one that costs nothing.
01:34It is the one whose needs honestly match your life.
