The cost to adopt a Chihuahua is around $300 to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying a Chihuahua from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $500 to $1,500.

You can get a Chihuahua from your local animal shelter or rescue organization, or a pure breed rescue group. Find all the Chihuahuas in your area on Adopt A Pet.

The easiest way to adopt a Chihuahua would be through a rescue that specializes in Chihuahuas. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Chihuahuas in your area.