Purchase price
It all depends on where your kitten comes from
Adoption should be considered with a serious breeder, transparent about origins, health monitoring and socialization conditions. For a rare breed, waiting and distance may be part of the acquisition plan.
Declared LOF breedingRight choice Puppy or kitten identified, socialized, from a monitored breeding program | 600 – 1,000 € |
Show or working line Sought-after type, valued origins and documented screenings | 690 – 1,350 € |
Association or shelter More often an assessed adult, depending on the association | 150 – 450 € |
- Origins and pedigree
- +10% to +40%
- Health tests and breeding quality
- +10% to +30%
- Type, color or desired bloodline
- +5% to +35%
Day to day
And once at home?
A price too good to be true?
- An abnormally low price should prompt you to have the identification, health, and breeding conditions checked.
- Ask for the relevant health screenings of the breeding dogs and a clear contract.
- The maintenance budget over several years often exceeds the purchase price.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to future buyers’ questions.
The rarity of the breed, the quality of the bloodlines, health tests, the breeder's reputation, and sometimes distance or importation strongly influence the purchase cost.
Yes, because an abnormally low price may indicate the absence of serious selection, screening, or proper socialization. For a rare breed, the breeder's transparency is essential.
