Purchase price
It all depends on where your puppy comes from
A Labrador can be acquired through several channels, with very different levels of guarantees. Choosing a serious breeder, transparent about health, temperament and socialization, remains the most reassuring route for the majority of adopters.
LOF breederThe right choice Puppy from a breeder selecting for health, temperament and socialization. | €1,200 – €1,600 |
Family breeder Price varies depending on the lineage, the support offered and the guarantees provided. | €1,000 – €1,400 |
Shelter or association Contribution to adoption costs, often including identification, vaccination and sterilization. | €250 – €450 |
- Origins and pedigree
- +15% to +35%
- Breeding dogs’ health tests
- +10% to +25%
- Breeder’s reputation
- +10% to +20%
- Working or show line
- +10% to +30%
Everyday costs
What about once they're home?
A price that seems too good to be true?
- A very low price may hide insufficient health screening or poor socialization.
- Ask for the breeders' screening results and the breeding conditions before any reservation.
- Do not choose a puppy solely based on color or immediate availability.
FAQ
Your questions about price
Answers to common questions from prospective owners.
The price mainly depends on the quality of the selection, health testing, the breeder's reputation, the puppy's socialization and sometimes the lineage. A higher price may reflect more serious health and behavioral work.
Yes, Labradors or Labrador mixes can regularly be found through associations and in shelters. This is an interesting option for some households, with a lower initial cost but a dog profile that may be less predictable than that of a breeder-raised puppy.
