The short answer
Most Chihuahua breeders in the US charge between $3,250 and $5,000 for a puppy. The typical price, $4,500, makes the Chihuahua the 1st most expensive of the 53 breeds we checked. The most common price band is $4,500 to $4,999, where 3 of the 11 breeders are; one in ten asks less than $1,150 and one in ten more than $5,500. Of the 126 Chihuahua breeders we list, 11 publish a price on their own website; most of the rest ask families to call or apply first.
From the puppy prices published by 11 Chihuahua breeders in 8 states on their own websites, November 2026. Deposits, shipping, stud fees and breeding rights are left out, and only breeders of a single breed count.
How the prices spread
- Under $1,0001
- $1,000 to $1,4991
- $1,500 to $1,9990
- $2,000 to $2,4990
- $2,500 to $2,9990
- $3,000 to $3,4991
- $3,500 to $3,9991
- $4,000 to $4,4990
- $4,500 to $4,9993
- $5,000 to $5,4992
- $5,500 to $5,9992
Number of breeders in each price band.
Where these prices come from
New Hampshire 2 breedersFlorida 2 breedersArizona 2 breedersNew York 1 breederNorth Carolina 1 breederVirginia 1 breederOklahoma 1 breederCalifornia 1 breederWhat changes the price
The parents. Health-tested and titled parents usually mean a higher price.
Color, coat and size. Chihuahua breeders also advertise long haired chihuahua, apple head chihuahua, teacup chihuahua; these are often priced differently from the standard Chihuahua.
Registration. Pet puppies usually come with limited registration; breeding rights cost more.
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Questions
How much is a Chihuahua puppy?
Most Chihuahua breeders in the US charge between $3,250 and $5,000 for a puppy. The typical price is $4,500, the 1st most expensive of the 53 breeds we checked, based on the prices 11 breeders in 8 states publish on their own websites (November 2026).
Is a Chihuahua more expensive than similar breeds?
A Chihuahua typically costs $4,500. French Bulldog ($4,000), Doberman ($3,750) and American Bully ($3,750) cost about the same. Across all breeds, the typical puppy from a breeder costs $2,500.
Is a cheap Chihuahua puppy a scam?
Not always, but a Chihuahua offered well below $1,150 is a warning sign, especially if the seller cannot meet in person or on a live video call, or wants payment by wire, gift card, Zelle or crypto before you see the puppy.