Purchase price
It all depends on where your puppy comes from
A serious breeder presents the parents or verifiable information about them, health results, living and socialization conditions, as well as a clear contract. Documents from a private or foreign registry are not equivalent to an LOF pedigree in France. Adoption through an association can be a good solution when the dog's temperament, health, and regulatory status have been assessed.
Specialized breeding with screeningsThe right choice Tested parents, documented socialization and clear contract | €1,500 – €4,000 |
Association or shelter Dog evaluated, identified and placed under contract | €250 – €450 |
Private individual Origin, health, identification and legal status to be verified | €800 – €2,500 |
- Health screenings of the parents
- +10% à +25%
- Lineage and reputation of the kennel
- +15% à +40%
- Size and compliance with the registry standard
- +10% à +30%
- Color presented as rare
- +20% à +100%
- Adult dog or retired breeding dog
- -20% à -50%
Everyday costs
What about once they're home?
A price that seems too good to be true?
- A pedigree issued by a private or foreign registry is not a LOF pedigree.
- A rare color or an extreme mass does not constitute a guarantee of health or quality.
- Refuse any seller who does not present the screenings, identification and a veterinary certificate.
- Check before purchase the possible regulatory status of the dog in France according to its morphology.
- Avoid puppies from parents unable to breathe, walk or reproduce normally.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
The purchase price generally ranges between 1 500 and 4 000 euros depending on the bloodline, size, screenings, socialization, and breeding. A high price does not guarantee health quality.
A typical budget of around 145 euros per month may be needed for food, veterinary prevention, insurance, and accessories, excluding medical emergencies, boarding, training, and initial expenses.
Identification, the veterinary certificate, the contract, the information document, the parents' origins, screening results, and the status of the stated registry must be checked. The dog's potential regulatory situation in France must also be clarified in writing.
