Purchase price
It all depends on where your kitten comes from
A Labrador can be acquired through several channels, with very different levels of guarantees. Choosing a serious breeder, transparent about health, temperament and socialization, remains the most reassuring route for the majority of adopters.
LOF breederRight choice Puppy from a breeder selecting for health, temperament and socialization. | 1,200 – 1,600 € |
Family breeder Price varies depending on the lineage, the follow-up offered and the guarantees provided. | 1,000 – 1,400 € |
Shelter or association Contribution to adoption costs, often including identification, vaccination and sterilization. | 250 – 450 € |
- Origins and pedigree
- +15% to +35%
- Breeding dogs’ health tests
- +10% to +25%
- Breeder’s reputation
- +10% to +20%
- Working or show line
- +10% to +30%
Day to day
And once at home?
A price too good to be true?
- A very low price may hide insufficient health screening or poor socialization.
- Ask for the breeders' screening results and the breeding conditions before any reservation.
- Do not choose a puppy solely based on color or immediate availability.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to future buyers’ questions.
The price mainly depends on the quality of the breeding selection, health tests, the breeder's reputation, the puppy's socialization and sometimes the bloodline. A higher price may reflect more serious health and behavioral work.
Yes, Labradors or Labrador mixes are regularly found through associations and in shelters. It is an interesting solution for some households, with a lower initial cost but a dog profile that is sometimes less predictable than a breeder's puppy.
