Purchase price
It all depends on where your kitten comes from
A serious and registered breeder remains the preferred source for obtaining an identified, socialized puppy, monitored from a health standpoint and accompanied by transparent documents. Adoption through an association can be an alternative when a dog of the breed is available.
LOF breedingRight choice Puppy registered with the LOF, identified and provided with health and administrative guarantees. | 500 – 700 € |
Association or shelter Rare availability, with a contribution generally covering identification and basic care. | 200 – 350 € |
- Pedigree and lineage
- +10% à +30%
- Parents' results in show or work
- +10% à +25%
- Reputation and follow-up of the breeding kennel
- +10% à +20%
- Adult dog to rehome
- -30% à -60%
Day to day
And once at home?
A price too good to be true?
- Require the dog's identification, the veterinary certificate, the transfer contract and the LOF registration information when it is advertised.
- Visit the kennel and meet at least the mother in order to observe the living conditions, sociability and health status.
- Be wary of abnormally cheap ads, urgent payments and sellers refusing any meeting.
- Check the line's locomotor history and the quality of the follow-up of the ears, weight and socialization.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to future buyers’ questions.
The generally observed purchase price is between 500 and 700 euros, with variations depending on pedigree, breeder, conformity to the standard, and the dog's intended purpose.
You should budget for food, preventive veterinary care, parasite protection, possible insurance, walking equipment, and replacement of accessories. The annual maintenance cost is generally estimated between 1 100 and 1 200 euros.
