Purchase price
It all depends on where your puppy comes from
For a responsible acquisition, it is advisable to compare health guarantees, breeding conditions, identification, LOF registration and the screening results of breeding dogs, rather than relying solely on the advertised price.
LOF breedingThe right choice Puppy identified, socialized and from screened parents. | €1,000 – €1,200 |
Association or shelter Rare availability, with variable adoption fees. | €250 – €400 |
- Pedigree and lineage
- +10% to +30%
- Breeding stock health screenings
- +10% to +20%
- Breeder reputation
- +10% to +25%
- Show prospect
- +20% to +40%
Everyday costs
What about once they're home?
A price that seems too good to be true?
- Ask for the result of the genetic test for copper toxicosis in breeding dogs.
- Check identification, the veterinary certificate, registration with the LOF, and the socialization conditions.
- Be wary of an abnormally low price or of the puppy being handed over without a meeting or documents.
- Never pay a deposit without the breeder's verifiable identity and a clear contract.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
A puppy from a reputable breeder generally costs between 1 000 and 1 200 euros, with variations depending on pedigree, screenings, the breeder's reputation and the dog's destination.
You should budget for food, veterinary care, parasite prevention, possible insurance, accessories and above all regular professional grooming. Annual maintenance is estimated at around 950 to 1 000 euros.
