Price & budget

How much does a Schapendoes kitten cost?

Netherlands

The Schapendoes remains a relatively confidential breed, which can influence the availability of litters and the level of selection of breeding kennels. The acquisition budget must be assessed along with the quality of health monitoring, the puppy’s socialization, and the breeder’s transparency.

Purchase price

It all depends on where your kitten comes from

For this breed, acquisition most often goes through a specialized breeder. It is important to favor a professional able to present the health tests of the breeding dogs and a serious breeding environment.

Declared LOF breedingRight choice

Puppy or kitten identified, socialized, from a monitored breeding program

750 – 1,100 €
Show or working line

Sought-after type, valued origins and documented screenings

862 – 1,485 €
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?

Nutrition50 €
Veterinary25 €
Health insurance20 €
Litter & accessories12 €
Total per month≈ 107 €

A price too good to be true?

  • An abnormally low price should prompt you to check identification, health, and breeding conditions.
  • Ask for 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 purchase price is generally between 750 and 1100 euros, to which must be added routine maintenance costs, estimated at around 500 to 800 euros per year depending on lifestyle and the level of follow-up provided.

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