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Price and budget
# How much does a Labrador Retriever puppy cost?
United Kingdom
The purchase price varies depending on the quality of the bloodline, the reputation of the breeding kennel, the health tests carried out and the puppy’s suitability for a companion, working or show project. An abnormally low price should prompt you to carefully check the breeding conditions, health traceability and the quality of early socialization.
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?
Food€60
Veterinary care€25
Pet insurance€25
Accessories and grooming€20
Total per month≈ €130
## 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.
### Why does the price of a Labrador vary so much?
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.
### Is adoption from a shelter possible for a Labrador?
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.
## Find a Labrador Retriever breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Labrador Retriever breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Labrador Retriever breeders in Hauts-de-France24](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/hauts-de-france) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine20](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/nouvelle-aquitaine) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes20](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Grand Est17](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/grand-est) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Occitanie17](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/occitanie) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Normandy16](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/normandy) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Pays de la Loire11](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/pays-de-la-loire) [Labrador Retriever breeders in Centre-Val de Loire10](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/centre-val-de-loire)
### Labrador Retriever breeders by country
[423 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/germany) [326 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/italy) [234 breeders of Labrador Retriever in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/united-kingdom) [210 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/denmark) [166 breeders of Labrador Retriever in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever) [63 breeders of Labrador Retriever in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/netherlands) [51 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/austria) [39 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/spain) [11 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/finland) [4 breeders of Labrador Retriever in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever/croatia)
[All breeders of Labrador Retriever in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever)
## Compare real prices near you
Verified breeders with transparent pricing, so you can adopt your Labrador Retriever with confidence.
[View Labrador Retriever breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-labrador-retriever)
## Compare Labrador Retriever with other breeds
- [Golden Retriever vs. Labrador Retriever](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/golden-retriever-vs-labrador-retriever)
- [Labrador Retriever vs. German Shepherd Dog](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/labrador-retriever-vs-german-shepherd-dog)
## Discover other breeds
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](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/golden-retriever)
[Flat-Coated Retriever
](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/flat-coated-retriever)
[Curly-Coated Retriever
](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/curly-coated-retriever)
[Chesapeake Bay Retriever
](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/chesapeake-bay-retriever)
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