Price & budget

How much does a Bloodhound kitten cost?

Belgium

The purchase price of the Chien de Saint Hubert generally remains moderate for a dog of this size, but the overall budget must include food, upkeep, possible insurance and veterinary follow-up for a very large dog. The cost of ownership often matters more than the purchase price alone.

Purchase price

It all depends on where your kitten comes from

In practice, buying from a specialized breeder remains the most common route to obtain a well-identified and socialized puppy. Adopting an adult via an association or a shelter is sometimes possible, but rarer for this breed.

LOF breedingRight choice

The most common source for an identified and socialized puppy.

900 – 1,100 €
Breed association or rescue

Mostly for adult dogs, availability is rarer.

250 – 400 €
Shelter

Occasional option, often for an adult or a crossbreed of a similar type.

150 – 300 €
Pedigree and lineage
+20% à +40%
Breeder reputation
+10% à +25%
Dog age
-20% à -50%
Local rarity
+5% à +15%

Day to day

And once at home?

Nutrition90 €
Veterinary35 €
Health insurance40 €
Litter & accessories25 €
Total per month≈ 190 €

A price too good to be true?

  • Avoid listings without identification, without a veterinary certificate, or without clear traceability of origins.
  • Beware of puppies given away too young or raised without real socialization.
  • Ask for precise information about the eyes, the hips, and the breeding conditions before any commitment.

FAQ

Your questions about price

Answers to future buyers’ questions.

Its large size implies significant food consumption, sturdier accessories and potentially higher veterinary costs than for an average dog. Prevention for the ears, eyes, skin and joints is also part of the budget.

Yes, but it is less common than buying from a breeder. Associations or shelters can sometimes offer adults or mixes close to the type, with an adoption budget often lower.

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