Cheapest Dog Breeds to Groom

By Kiznis Studio Editorial · May 2026

All breeds ranked by lowest average grooming cost — the most affordable dogs to maintain.

What This Ranking Tells Us

Small, short-haired breeds are consistently the most affordable to groom professionally. Many of these breeds also require less frequent professional grooming, with basic maintenance possible at home between appointments. For budget-conscious pet owners, choosing a low-maintenance breed can save hundreds of dollars per year in grooming costs alone. However, even low-maintenance breeds benefit from regular bathing, nail trims, and ear cleaning.

#	Name	Avg Cost
1	Chinese Crested small	$24
2	Basenji small	$27
3	Boston Terrier small	$27
4	Chihuahua small	$27
5	Dachshund small	$27
6	French Bulldog small	$27
7	Italian Greyhound small	$27
8	Jack Russell Terrier small	$27
9	Lancashire Heeler small	$27
10	Manchester Terrier small	$27
11	Pug small	$27
12	Rat Terrier small	$27
13	Russian Toy small	$27
14	Smooth Fox Terrier small	$27
15	Xoloitzcuintli medium	$29
16	Affenpinscher small	$31
17	Brussels Griffon small	$31
18	Cairn Terrier small	$31
19	Miniature Schnauzer small	$31
20	Scottish Terrier small	$31
21	Welsh Terrier small	$31
22	Wire Fox Terrier small	$31
23	American Eskimo Dog small	$32
24	Pomeranian small	$32
25	Schipperke small	$32
26	Shetland Sheepdog small	$32
27	Shiba Inu small	$32
28	Swedish Vallhund small	$32
29	West Highland White Terrier small	$32
30	Biewer Terrier small	$32
31	Bolognese small	$32
32	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel small	$32
33	Coton de Tulear small	$32
34	Havanese small	$32
35	Japanese Chin small	$32
36	Lhasa Apso small	$32
37	Maltese small	$32
38	Papillon small	$32
39	Shih Tzu small	$32
40	Silky Terrier small	$32
41	Yorkshire Terrier small	$32
42	American Staffordshire Terrier medium	$34
43	Basset Hound medium	$34
44	Beagle medium	$34
45	Bulldog medium	$34
46	Chinese Shar-Pei medium	$34
47	Pharaoh Hound medium	$34
48	Staffordshire Bull Terrier medium	$34
49	Vizsla medium	$34
50	Whippet medium	$34
51	Bichon Frise small	$34
52	Cockapoo small	$34
53	Miniature Poodle small	$34
54	Toy Poodle small	$34
55	Brittany medium	$36
56	English Springer Spaniel medium	$36
57	Airedale Terrier medium	$39
58	Berger Picard medium	$39
59	Standard Schnauzer medium	$39
60	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon medium	$39
61	Australian Cattle Dog medium	$40
62	Border Collie medium	$40
63	Cardigan Welsh Corgi medium	$40
64	Chow Chow medium	$40
65	Finnish Spitz medium	$40
66	Keeshond medium	$40
67	Miniature American Shepherd medium	$40
68	Norwegian Elkhound medium	$40
69	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever medium	$40
70	Pembroke Welsh Corgi medium	$40
71	Samoyed medium	$40
72	Siberian Husky medium	$40
73	Australian Shepherd medium	$41
74	Bearded Collie medium	$41
75	Cocker Spaniel medium	$41
76	Black and Tan Coonhound large	$42
77	Boxer large	$42
78	Bracco Italiano large	$42
79	Catahoula Leopard Dog large	$42
80	Dalmatian large	$42
81	Doberman Pinscher large	$42
82	German Shorthaired Pointer large	$42
83	Greyhound large	$42
84	Rhodesian Ridgeback large	$42
85	Rottweiler large	$42
86	Treeing Walker Coonhound large	$42
87	Barbet medium	$43
88	Bedlington Terrier medium	$43
89	Goldendoodle medium	$43
90	Kerry Blue Terrier medium	$43
91	Labradoodle medium	$43
92	Lagotto Romagnolo medium	$43
93	Mudi medium	$43
94	Poodle medium	$43
95	Portuguese Water Dog medium	$43
96	Puli medium	$43
97	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier medium	$43
98	Clumber Spaniel large	$45
99	Bouvier des Flandres large	$48
100	Pudelpointer large	$48
101	Alaskan Malamute large	$49
102	Belgian Malinois large	$49
103	Chesapeake Bay Retriever large	$49
104	German Shepherd large	$49
105	Labrador Retriever large	$49
106	Afghan Hound large	$51
107	Belgian Sheepdog large	$51
108	Belgian Tervuren large	$51
109	Bergamasco Sheepdog large	$51
110	Borzoi large	$51
111	Briard large	$51
112	Collie large	$51
113	English Setter large	$51
114	Golden Retriever large	$51
115	Gordon Setter large	$51
116	Hovawart large	$51
117	Irish Setter large	$51
118	Old English Sheepdog large	$51
119	Saluki large	$51
120	Bloodhound giant	$51
121	Boerboel giant	$51
122	Bullmastiff giant	$51
123	Cane Corso giant	$51
124	Dogo Argentino giant	$51
125	Dogue de Bordeaux giant	$51
126	Great Dane giant	$51
127	Mastiff giant	$51
128	Neapolitan Mastiff giant	$51
129	Irish Water Spaniel large	$54
130	Giant Schnauzer giant	$59
131	Irish Wolfhound giant	$59
132	Akita giant	$61
133	Anatolian Shepherd giant	$61
134	Kuvasz giant	$61
135	Tibetan Mastiff giant	$61
136	Bernese Mountain Dog giant	$63
137	Great Pyrenees giant	$63
138	Leonberger giant	$63
139	Newfoundland giant	$63
140	St. Bernard giant	$63

Source: Industry pricing data from professional pet groomers and grooming chains.

How to Read This Ranking

This table ranks 140 entries in the PlainPetCare dataset by avg cost. The top entry, Chinese Crested, posts a avg cost of $24, while the bottom entry in this list, St. Bernard, sits at $63. Rankings like this are most useful when you read them alongside the underlying price ranges on each breed or metro page — the aggregate score hides detail that matters for individual budgeting.

To get the most out of this ranking, click through to any row to see the full service-by-service breakdown. Each breed page shows a complete pricing table by size and service type, which is where real budgeting decisions actually get made. Aggregated ranks are useful for scanning the market; itemised tables are where you plan spend. Source: Industry pricing data from professional pet groomers and grooming chains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I groom these breeds at home?

Many short-haired breeds are excellent candidates for at-home grooming. Basic supplies (quality dog shampoo, nail clippers, brush, ear cleaner) cost $30-50 and last months. Short-haired breeds need minimal brushing and can be bathed in a regular tub. However, nail trimming and ear cleaning are best learned from a professional first.

How much can I save with a low-maintenance breed?

Over a year, the grooming cost difference between a high-maintenance breed (monthly professional grooming at $80-100+) and a low-maintenance breed (quarterly grooming at $30-40) can be $700-1,000+. Over a dog's lifetime, that is $7,000-15,000 in grooming savings alone.

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Data sourced from official state veterinary boards and AVMA accreditation registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by Kiznis Studio Editorial

Source: ASPCA / U.S. State Veterinary Boards Veterinary service pricing transparency by region · 2025 Accessed 2026-05-21