Chihuahua For Sale Craigslist (2024)

FAQs

What is the going rate for a Chihuahua? ›

Adoption or Buying: $50 – $2450

$50 – $2,450 is the average cost of adopting or buying a Chihuahua. Several factors can influence this acquisition cost, including the location, breeder's reputation, lineage, age, and even the Chihuahua's coat color.

You can get a healthy Chihuahua for the price range between $500 and $2000. Chihuahua puppies with pure bloodline can cost you around $3500 and upwards. The price of a Chihuahua puppy depends on various factors like the reliability and reputation of the breeder, the type of the Chihuahua breed, and so on.

Classified ads offer Teacup Chihuahua puppies usually between $500 and $2000. Registered breeders are a little more expensive, offering puppies between $1500 and $5000.

The cost of a Chihuahua puppy from a reputable breeder can range from $800 to $2,500. The cost often depends on the quality of the parents, pre-adoption tests and care provided by the breeder, and the health and quality of the puppy.

The average Chihuahua lifespan is between 12-18 years. Many Chihuahuas live to see their 18th birthday, and some of them even get to the age of 20. Although their impressive longevity doesn't mean they won't develop health issues, owners can look forward to many years spent together with their loyal companion.

Teacup Chihuahua: The teacup Chihuahua is the smallest type of Chihuahua, making it one of the original lap dogs. Scrupulous breeders and animal rights advocates tend to frown upon teacup Chihuahua breeding because their petite size predisposes them to various health issues.

The cheapest breed overall is the Miniature Poodle, at an average of $800 per puppy. The Boerboel is the most expensive large puppy, costing $3,000 on average. The French bulldog is the most expensive small dog at $3,500, and the most advertised puppy for sale.

White is, arguably, the rarest color of Chihuahua around. An albino Chihuahua isn't the same thing as a white one, but both are the result of a lack of pigmentation. The white Chihuahua lack melanocytes, which give the coat its pigmentation, but retain the eumelanin needed to give them black eyes, noses, and paws.

Teacup Chihuahuas are pure-bred Chihuahuas that are smaller than average. They aren't technically their own breed or anything of that sort. Instead, they are tiny Chihuahuas that are marketed as “teacup” or “micro.” Usually, these dogs are only about 6″ tall when full grown and weigh around 3 pounds.

What Chihuahua stays small? ›

Teacup chihuahuas live up to their name and are a very small breed of dog. This pup will not grow larger than three pounds in weight and around six inches in height, though most teacup chihuahuas are a bite smaller than this.

They are "teacup" or "micro"-sized Chihuahuas. These dogs are usually only 6 inches tall and 3 pounds when fully grown. Because they are not a fully separate breed, this breed has no set-top limit. Most of the time, these dogs are much smaller than a normal Chihuahua.

While blue Chihuahuas can cost up to $10,000 depending on their popularity, standard Chihuahuas usually cost between $300 and 800 dollars. Other factors also impact the cost of blue Chihuahuas. The following details are crucial: age, gender, health certifications, registrations, and other paperwork.

In general, the calorie requirements for puppies is about 50 calories per pound of body weight and for adult Chihuahuas it is 35 to 40 calories per pound of body weight.

Specialized puppies, like “teacup” Chihuahuas, usually cost extra. You can typically find puppies in most areas for around $375 – $2,420. The most expensive dogs usually belong to show bloodlines and line up with breed standards the best. You can also purchase a puppy from an unprofessional breeder.

However, when you're just starting, it's common to have loads of questions. One we get frequently is how much stud fees for dogs are. In general, it is usually between $250 and $1,000.