Price & budget

How much does a Australian Cattle Dog kitten cost?

Australia

The purchase price depends on the pedigree, the quality of health screenings, the reputation of the breeding kennel, the puppy’s intended purpose and compliance with the standard. Beyond the initial price, the budget must include the feeding of a sporting dog, preventive care, training, possible insurance and activity equipment.

Purchase price

It all depends on where your kitten comes from

A reputable breeder provides identification, origin documents, the parents' health information, the veterinary certificate and socialization advice. Adoption through an association can also make it possible to take in an adult whose temperament is already better known.

LOF breedingRight choice

LOF-registered puppy from screened parents and properly socialized.

900 – 1,100 €
Association or shelter

Fee generally covering identification, vaccines and sterilization.

250 – 450 €
Pedigree and working line
+10% à +30%
Health screenings of the parents
+10% à +20%
Reputation and experience of the breeding kennel
+10% à +25%
Dog intended for showing or breeding
+20% à +50%

Day to day

And once at home?

Nutrition55 €
Veterinary20 €
Health insurance15 €
Litter & accessories7 €
Total per month≈ 97 €

A price too good to be true?

  • An abnormally low price may conceal an undeclared origin, insufficient socialization, or the absence of health screenings.
  • Check the parents' hearing, eye, and joint screening results rather than relying on a verbal claim.
  • Do not buy a puppy without identification, a veterinary certificate, and compliant transfer documents.
  • Meet the breeder, the mother, and the puppies in their environment before making any decision.

FAQ

Your questions about price

Answers to future buyers’ questions.

The commonly observed range is between 900 and 1 100 euros, with variations depending on the pedigree, screenings, breeding and the puppy's intended purpose.

You should ask for identification and origin documents, the veterinary certificate, the parents' screening results, notably hearing, eye and joint, as well as information on socialization and breeding conditions.

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