India · prices in rupees, weights in kilograms
International siteShih Tzu Price in India (2026)
A Shih Tzu puppy in India costs about ₹10,000 to ₹35,000 from an unregistered home breeder and ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 from a KCI-registered one, with show lines at ₹60,000 to ₹90,000. Grooming is the thing to budget for: both our sources call it the single largest running cost for this breed, at ₹1,200 to ₹2,500 every four to six weeks.
- from an unregistered home breeder
- ₹10,000 to ₹35,000from an unregistered home breeder
- from a KCI-registered breeder
- ₹30,000 to ₹60,000from a KCI-registered breeder
- food a month
- ₹1,500 to ₹3,500food a month
Dog price calculator for India
Shih Tzu puppy, kci-registered breeder
₹30,000 to ₹60,000
The range our sources give for a KCI-registered Shih Tzu.
Supertails gives ₹35,000 to ₹60,000 and Inside Scroller ₹30,000 to ₹55,000 and up. Mr n Mrs Pet states ₹35,000 to ₹1,20,000 and up.
In Delhi NCR
₹10,000 to ₹85,000
Delhi NCR is a metro. Across the metro cities our sources name, a Shih Tzu runs ₹10,000 to ₹85,000. That is the general market across seller types, not the figure for one seller.
Inside Scroller’s metro rows run ₹10,000 to ₹55,000. Supertails goes higher, giving Mumbai ₹25,000 to ₹85,000 and Bengaluru ₹25,000 to ₹80,000.
The other ways to buy one
- Unregistered home breeder
- ₹10,000 to ₹35,000
- Show quality
- ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 and up
First year of running costs
₹36,020 to ₹1,01,000
That is ₹3,002 to ₹8,417 a month. The puppy price above is not in this figure.
- Food₹1,500 to ₹3,500 a month₹18,000 to ₹42,000
- Puppy vaccinationsthe full first-year course₹3,000 to ₹8,000
- Dewormingfour to six doses in the first year (working estimate)₹320 to ₹1,500
- Vet visitsthree to five consultations, vaccinations counted separately (working estimate)₹900 to ₹4,000
- Grooming9 to 13 grooms a year₹10,800 to ₹32,500
- Starter accessoriesbed, crate, bowls, collar, leash, toys₹3,000 to ₹13,000
Working estimates included. The number of deworming doses and vet visits in a first year is ours, not a figure from a source. The prices per dose and per visit are sourced.
Indian climate
Needs active cooling in summer
Supertails writes that a Shih Tzu can safely use air-conditioned rooms and benefits from temperature control given its flat-faced structure. The long coat and the short muzzle are both working against the dog in an Indian summer.
The Shih Tzu was not on the list in the 2024 central advisory.
The 10 sources behind this result
Shih Tzu dog price in India 2026
Supertails — dated 2026-05-15 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comShih Tzu dog price in India 2026
Inside Scroller — dated 2026-04-02 — read 2026-10-14
insidescroller.comShih Tzu puppies for sale in India
Mr n Mrs Pet — no publication date shown — read 2026-10-14
mrnmrspet.comTamil Nadu bans 23 'ferocious' dog breeds including Pitbull terrier, Tosa Inu
India TV — dated 2024-05-09 — read 2026-10-14
indiatvnews.comShih Tzu breed standard
American Kennel Club — no publication date shown — read 2026-10-08
akc.orgPuppy and dog vaccination schedule in India: chart and cost (2026)
Dog with Blog — dated 2026-10-12 — read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.inDog vaccination schedule in India (2026): age-by-age chart, costs and rabies rules
Supertails — dated 2026-08-21 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comComplete new puppy checklist for India (2026)
Supertails — dated 2026-05-30 — read 2026-10-14
supertails.comHow to adopt a street dog in India (2026 adoption guide)
Dog with Blog — dated 2026-10-09 — read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.inDog breeds in India with price (2026 guide)
Aruani Pet Stop — dated 2026-07-25 — read 2026-10-14
aruanipetstop.in
Every figure here comes from a published Indian source named above, read on 14 October 2026. Puppy prices move with demand and are negotiated one dog at a time, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a quote.
In short
Key takeaways
- An unregistered home-bred Shih Tzu runs ₹10,000 to ₹35,000, and one with KCI papers ₹30,000 to ₹60,000.
- Food alone is ₹1,500 to ₹3,500 a month, which is ₹18,000 to ₹42,000 a year.
- A Shih Tzu in a tier 2 city runs ₹8,000 to ₹25,000, against ₹10,000 to ₹85,000 in the metros.
- Adult weight is 4.1 to 7.3 kg on the American Kennel Club standard, with most growing done by about 10 months.
- Needs active cooling in summer. Supertails writes that a Shih Tzu can safely use air-conditioned rooms and benefits from temperature control given its flat-faced structure.
- The Shih Tzu was not named in the 2024 central advisory on dangerous breeds.
The price
Shih Tzu price by seller type
Who you buy from moves this price more than anything else does. Each row is the range our Indian sources state for that kind of seller, with the sources named in the notes column.
| Where from | Price in ₹ | What the sources say |
|---|---|---|
| Unregistered home breeder | ₹10,000 to ₹35,000 | Supertails gives ₹15,000 to ₹35,000 for pet quality and Inside Scroller’s range starts at ₹10,000. Aruani Pet Stop is higher at ₹25,000 to ₹55,000. |
| KCI-registered breeder | ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 | Supertails gives ₹35,000 to ₹60,000 and Inside Scroller ₹30,000 to ₹55,000 and up. Mr n Mrs Pet states ₹35,000 to ₹1,20,000 and up. |
| Show quality | ₹60,000 to ₹90,000 and up | A conformation prospect from a proven line. |
| Pet shop | Not priced by breed | No source we found prices a pet-shop puppy breed by breed. One Indian source puts a breed puppy from a pet shop at ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 across all breeds. |
| Shelter or indie rescue | ₹0 to ₹2,000 | Most shelters and indie rescues charge nothing, or a nominal ₹500 to ₹2,000 that often covers the first vaccination and the sterilisation. |
Every figure read on 14 October 2026. Where two sources disagree, the range spans both and the note says which said what.
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Variation
What changes a Shih Tzu's price
"Imperial" is a sales word. Inside Scroller warns that very small Shih Tzus marketed as Imperial at premium prices often have significant health problems, and Supertails prices a "teacup" variant at ₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000. No registry recognises either label: the AKC standard is 9 to 16 pounds and stops there.
Papers roughly double the price at the pet end, from ₹10,000 to ₹35,000 unregistered to ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 registered.
Imported champion pedigrees command ₹40,000 and up on Inside Scroller.
Females are priced ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 above males on Inside Scroller.
The city spread is wide and the sources disagree about the top of it: Inside Scroller caps the metros at ₹55,000 while Supertails gives ₹85,000 for Mumbai.
What does not change it
No source we read prices a Shih Tzu by age, so the calculator on this page has no age input. A puppy is priced as a puppy and an older dog is usually a rescue rather than a sale. Sex does change the price in this breed, and the figure above is what a source states for it.
₹3,000 to ₹8,000
what a source says a female Shih Tzu costs over a male
Running cost
What a Shih Tzu costs to keep
The calculator at the top of this page adds these up for you. The puppy price is not in the total: this is what the first year of keeping the dog costs on top of buying it.
| Line | Figure | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Food | ₹1,500 to ₹3,500 a month | Supertails gives ₹1,500 to ₹3,500 and Inside Scroller ₹1,500 to ₹3,000. |
| Grooming | ₹1,200 to ₹2,500 a session | Every 4 to 6 weeks. Inside Scroller prices a full coat and trim at ₹1,200 to ₹2,500 and calls grooming one of the most significant ongoing costs of the breed. Supertails gives ₹800 to ₹2,000 a month. A shorter puppy cut is easier to keep but still needs professional trimming. |
| Puppy vaccinations | ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 | The full first-year course. |
| Starter accessories | ₹3,000 to ₹13,000 | Bed, crate, bowls, collar, leash and toys, once. |
Food and grooming are this breed's own sourced figures. The other lines are the same for any dog and are sourced on the price calculator page.
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Not in the figure
- Spaying or neutering: about ₹1,500 to ₹5,000 at a shelter or a subsidised clinic, and ₹6,000 to ₹25,000 privately, more for a big dog.
- Training classes: about ₹5,000 to ₹30,000 for a first course, and far more for a guarding breed.
- Air conditioning: a real cost for a thick-coated breed in the plains, which our sources price per breed rather than generally.
- Anything that goes wrong: one night in intensive care runs ₹12,000 to ₹25,000 and a cruciate repair ₹1.2 to ₹1.8 lakh.
Adult size
How big a Shih Tzu gets
Adult weight and height are the American Kennel Club standard, quoted in the standard's own words below. The growth figures are our own calculation on a published veterinary growth standard, scaled to this breed's adult range.
- adult weight
- 4.1 to 7.3 kgadult weight
- height at the shoulder
- 23 to 27 cmheight at the shoulder
- life expectancy
- 10-18 yearslife expectancy
- Weight, as the American Kennel Club states it
- 9-16 pounds
- Height, as the American Kennel Club states it
- 9-10.5 inches
See the weight by age in kilograms
| Age | Low end | High end |
|---|---|---|
| 2 months | 1.1 kg | 2 kg |
| 3 months | 1.6 kg | 2.9 kg |
| 4 months | 2.2 kg | 3.9 kg |
| 5 months | 2.7 kg | 4.7 kg |
| 6 months | 3 kg | 5.4 kg |
| 7 months | 3.3 kg | 5.8 kg |
| 8 months | 3.5 kg | 6.2 kg |
| 9 months | 3.6 kg | 6.4 kg |
| 10 months | 3.7 kg | 6.5 kg |
| 11 months | 3.7 kg | 6.6 kg |
| 12 months | 3.8 kg | 6.7 kg |
| 15 months | 3.9 kg | 6.9 kg |
| 18 months | 4.1 kg | 7.2 kg |
Estimated from the adult weight range above and the growth curve for the small size class. The band runs from the low end of the adult range to the high end, so your own dog sits somewhere inside it. These are estimates, not measurements of this breed.
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The same growth engine drives our puppy weight calculator, which works in pounds. For a dog in the small size class, weekly weight gain drops to almost nothing by about 10 months. Height finishes earlier than weight: this breed stands 23 cm to 27 cm at the shoulder when grown.
Indian climate
Needs active cooling in summer
Supertails writes that a Shih Tzu can safely use air-conditioned rooms and benefits from temperature control given its flat-faced structure. The long coat and the short muzzle are both working against the dog in an Indian summer.
A Shih Tzu has two problems in an Indian summer at once: a long coat that holds heat and a short muzzle that makes panting less efficient. Supertails recommends temperature control for exactly that reason.
Many owners solve the coat with a short puppy cut. Inside Scroller says it is easier to maintain but still needs professional trimming, so it reduces the brushing rather than the bill.
Grooming is the defining cost of this breed. At ₹1,200 to ₹2,500 every four to six weeks, the grooming bill over a year can exceed what an unregistered puppy cost in the first place. The calculator on this page works that out for you.
Legal
Legal status
The Shih Tzu was not on the list in the 2024 central advisory.
For what the 2024 advisory was and what the courts did with it, see the dog price page. Checked . Not legal advice.
Buying
How to buy a Shih Tzu responsibly
Decide about the coat before you buy, not after. A full Shih Tzu coat in Indian humidity is a commitment of daily brushing plus a groomer every month; a puppy cut is cheaper in time and not much cheaper in money.
Avoid the Imperial and teacup labels. Both our sources treat them as premium pricing on a health risk.
The checks that apply to any puppy
- See both parents, in the place they live. A puppy mill cannot offer you that, which is what makes it the most useful question you can ask.
- Ask for the vaccination and deworming record with dates and what was given. The full first-year course runs ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 on our sources.
- Check the KCI papers if you are paying for them. Both parents must be KCI-registered and carry KCI-approved microchips for a litter to be registrable, and the breeder must file within 90 days of the birth. Papers record parentage, not health.
- Avoid a pet shop if you can. Supertails writes that many Indian pet shops source from puppy mills, and advises anyone who does buy from one to insist on the vaccination records and see a vet within 48 hours.
- Consider a rescue. A shelter or indie rescue charges ₹0 to ₹2,000, often covering the first vaccination and the sterilisation.
FAQ
Shih Tzu prices: the questions people ask
- What is the price of a Shih Tzu in India?
- About ₹10,000 to ₹35,000 from an unregistered home breeder and ₹30,000 to ₹60,000 with KCI papers, with show lines at ₹60,000 to ₹90,000. Three Indian sources agree closely on the registered figure.
- What is an Imperial Shih Tzu and does it cost more?
- It is a seller’s label for an unusually small dog, not a recognised variety. Inside Scroller warns that Imperial Shih Tzus marketed at premium prices often have significant health problems, and Supertails prices a teacup variant at ₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000. The AKC standard is simply 9 to 16 pounds.
- How much does Shih Tzu grooming cost in India?
- Inside Scroller prices a full coat and trim at ₹1,200 to ₹2,500 a session, needed every four to six weeks, and calls grooming one of the most significant ongoing costs of owning the breed. Supertails gives ₹800 to ₹2,000 a month. Over a year that is often more than the puppy cost.
- Is a Shih Tzu a good breed for Indian weather?
- It needs help. Supertails recommends temperature control because of the flat-faced structure, and the long coat adds to the problem. A cool room through the summer and a sensible coat length are both part of keeping one here.
- Which is cheaper over a year, a Shih Tzu or a Pug?
- On our sources the Pug is cheaper to buy and the Shih Tzu is dearer to groom, so it depends on the year. Inside Scroller puts a Pug at ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 a month and a Shih Tzu at ₹5,000 to ₹12,000, with grooming the reason for the gap. The calculator on this page lets you compare the two properly.
- How big does a Shih Tzu get in kg?
- 4.1 to 7.3 kg as an adult, on the American Kennel Club standard, which states it as 9-16 pounds. Height at the shoulder is 23 to 27 cm. Most of the weight gain is done by about 10 months for a dog in the small size class.
Method
Every source behind this page
Prices come from Indian publishers and one Indian puppy marketplace, all read on 14 October 2026. Adult size comes from the American Kennel Club standard. The weight-by-age figures are our own calculation on a published veterinary growth standard, described on the how we calculate page.
Sources
10 sources behind the figures on this page.
Shih Tzu dog price in India 2026
Supertails - dated 2026-05-15 - read 2026-10-14
supertails.comShih Tzu dog price in India 2026
Inside Scroller - dated 2026-04-02 - read 2026-10-14
insidescroller.comDog breeds in India with price (2026 guide)
Aruani Pet Stop - dated 2026-07-25 - read 2026-10-14
aruanipetstop.inShih Tzu puppies for sale in India
Mr n Mrs Pet - read 2026-10-14
Live listing page. No publication date shown.
mrnmrspet.comShih Tzu breed standard
American Kennel Club - read 2026-10-08
akc.orgPuppy and dog vaccination schedule in India: chart and cost (2026)
Dog with Blog - dated 2026-10-12 - read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.inDog vaccination schedule in India (2026): age-by-age chart, costs and rabies rules
Supertails - dated 2026-08-21 - read 2026-10-14
supertails.comComplete new puppy checklist for India (2026)
Supertails - dated 2026-05-30 - read 2026-10-14
supertails.comHow to adopt a street dog in India (2026 adoption guide)
Dog with Blog - dated 2026-10-09 - read 2026-10-14
dogwithblog.inKennel Club of India: how to register your dog?
Dog with Blog - dated 2026-10-09 - read 2026-10-14
What a KCI litter registration involves: an Indian Kennel Gazette subscription, KCI-approved microchips on both parents, and the form filed within 90 days of the litter being born.
dogwithblog.in
By city
Shih Tzu price in your city
These are the figures our sources give for each city by name, spanning every source that prices it. They cover the whole market in that city rather than one kind of seller, so use the calculator above to narrow it to a breeder, a shop or a rescue.
| City | Price range | What the sources say |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹18,000 to ₹85,000 | What's The Cost gives ₹18,000 to ₹42,000, Inside Scroller ₹18,000 to ₹55,000 and Supertails ₹25,000 to ₹85,000. |
| Bengaluru | ₹12,000 to ₹80,000 | What's The Cost gives ₹16,000 to ₹38,000, Inside Scroller ₹12,000 to ₹45,000 and Supertails ₹25,000 to ₹80,000. |
| Chennai | ₹10,000 to ₹70,000 | What's The Cost gives ₹15,000 to ₹35,000, Inside Scroller ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 and Supertails ₹20,000 to ₹70,000. |
| Hyderabad | ₹12,000 to ₹70,000 | What's The Cost gives ₹13,000 to ₹31,000, Inside Scroller ₹12,000 to ₹42,000 and Supertails ₹20,000 to ₹70,000. |
Each range spans every Indian source that prices this breed in that city. Where sources disagree, the notes say which said what.
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India’s own breeds
Native alternatives of about this size
Nothing we could offer here honestly. A Shih Tzu is 4.1 to 7.3 kg on the American Kennel Club standard, and no native Indian breed with a published measurement is close enough in size for us to call it an alternative.
India’s small native dogs have never been formally measured. The Indian Spitz is the obvious candidate and it has no registry descriptor and no characterization study we could find; the Indie is a landrace with no standard at all. There are weights for both on pages that sell puppies, and we are not going to set one of those beside a kennel club standard as though the two were the same kind of claim.
The native breeds pages list all fifteen, measured and unmeasured, and say which is which.
Nearby
Related breeds
- PomeranianToy breed, thick double coatfrom ₹3,000 to ₹35,000
- PugSmall breed, flat facedfrom ₹8,000 to ₹45,000
- BeagleMedium breed, short coatfrom ₹15,000 to ₹50,000
Or go back to the dog price calculator and full price list for all 38 breeds the calculator covers.
Prices and figures last checked . Prices move, so treat anything older than a few months as a guide rather than a quote. Estimate only. For health questions, ask your vet.