Purchase price
It all depends on where your puppy comes from
It is advisable to favor a transparent contact regarding breeding conditions, socialization, the health of the breeding dogs and registration in the French Book of Origins. The rarity of the breed may lengthen the waiting time, but must not lead to neglecting traceability or meeting with the breeder.
LOF breedingThe right choice Identified puppy, monitored and from selected parents | €1,000 – €1,500 |
Association or shelter Rare availability; adoption fees vary depending on the organization | €250 – €450 |
- Pedigree and selection
- +10% à +30%
- Working abilities of the ancestors
- +10% à +25%
- Rarity and availability
- +10% à +20%
- Adult dog to rehome
- -40% à -70%
Everyday costs
What about once they're home?
A price that seems too good to be true?
- An abnormally low price may conceal a lack of traceability, socialization, or health monitoring.
- Do not pay a deposit before having verified the seller's identity, the documents, and the breeding conditions.
- The rarity of the breed never exempts you from meeting the dog or the kennel and from checking the claimed registration with the LOF.
- Plan the annual budget for a very active large dog beyond the purchase price alone.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
The generally observed range is between 1,000 and 1,500 euros. The pedigree, the breeder's reputation, the selection of breeding dogs, and the qualities of the lines can make the amount vary.
The Billy is a rare French breed, mainly bred in scenthound lines. The limited number of litters may require waiting and traveling to meet a reputable breeder.
You must ask for the transfer certificate, the veterinary certificate, identification, the health record or passport, information on feeding and, for a purebred puppy, the birth certificate attesting registration with the LOF.
