Price & budget

How much does a Bernese Mountain Dog kitten cost?

Switzerland

The price of a Bernese Mountain Dog depends on the quality of the breeding, the pedigree, the health screenings carried out on the parents, compliance with the standard, and the puppy’s intended purpose. The purchase cost represents only part of the budget, because food, veterinary prevention, and the upkeep of a giant dog remain significant.

Purchase price

It all depends on where your kitten comes from

A declared and transparent breeder must present the living conditions, identification, health documents, the pedigree when the puppy is registered with the LOF and the screening results of the breeding dogs. Adoption through an association is also possible, especially for an adult.

LOF breedingRight choice

Puppy from identified and screened parents, with pedigree traceability.

1,200 – 2,000 €
Non-LOF breeding

Check with the same rigor the health, identification and breeding conditions.

1,000 – 1,500 €
Association or shelter

Contribution generally covering part of the care and identification.

250 – 450 €
Pedigree and lineage quality
+15% à +35%
Health screenings of the parents
+10% à +25%
Dog intended for showing
+15% à +30%
Adoption of an adult
-50% à -80%

Day to day

And once at home?

Nutrition85 €
Veterinary30 €
Health insurance25 €
Litter & accessories15 €
Total per month≈ 155 €

A price too good to be true?

  • An abnormally low price may conceal a lack of screening, socialization, or health monitoring.
  • The parents' hip and elbow screening results must be available for consultation before purchase.
  • The puppy must be identified and accompanied by the required legal and health documents.
  • The breed's large size entails a sustainably high budget for food, care, and accessories.

FAQ

Your questions about price

Answers to future buyers’ questions.

The purchase price is generally between 1 000 and 2 000 euros depending on the breeder, the pedigree, health screenings, the line, and the puppy's intended purpose.

You should ask for identification, the veterinary certificate, LOF registration information if applicable, the parents' pedigree, and their screening results for hips, elbows, eyes and, depending on the line, genetic diseases.

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