The short answer
Most Boxer breeders in the US charge between $2,250 and $3,450 for a puppy. The typical price, $2,800, makes the Boxer the 15th most expensive of the 53 breeds we checked. The most common price band is $2,500 to $2,999, where 3 of the 11 breeders are; one in ten asks less than $1,600 and one in ten more than $3,500. Of the 146 Boxer breeders we list, 11 publish a price on their own website; most of the rest ask families to call or apply first.
From the puppy prices published by 11 Boxer breeders in 7 states on their own websites, November 2026. Deposits, shipping, stud fees and breeding rights are left out, and only breeders of a single breed count.
How the prices spread
- Under $1,5001
- $1,500 to $1,9991
- $2,000 to $2,4991
- $2,500 to $2,9993
- $3,000 to $3,4992
- $3,500 to $3,9993
Number of breeders in each price band.
Where these prices come from
Missouri 3 breeders, typical $1,600Texas 3 breeders, typical $3,400New York 1 breederMaryland 1 breederTennessee 1 breederOklahoma 1 breederOregon 1 breederWhat changes the price
Health-tested parents. Good Boxer breeders test for a yearly heart screening (Holter monitor) and an ARVC DNA test, plus hips; tested and titled parents usually mean a higher price.
Color, coat and size. Boxer breeders also advertise european boxer; these are often priced differently from the standard Boxer.
Registration. Pet puppies usually come with limited registration; breeding rights cost more.
Fake sellers advertise Boxer puppies well under $1,600. How to spot a puppy scam
Questions
How much is a Boxer puppy?
Most Boxer breeders in the US charge between $2,250 and $3,450 for a puppy. The typical price is $2,800, the 15th most expensive of the 53 breeds we checked, based on the prices 11 breeders in 7 states publish on their own websites (November 2026).
Is a Boxer more expensive than similar breeds?
A Boxer typically costs $2,800. Belgian Malinois ($2,750), Boston Terrier ($2,750) and Cavalier King Charles ($2,900) cost about the same. Across all breeds, the typical puppy from a breeder costs $2,500.
Where are Boxer puppies cheaper?
Where enough breeders publish a price: Missouri $1,600 and Texas $3,400. Prices follow local demand, so driving a few hours can change the price.
Is a cheap Boxer puppy a scam?
Not always, but a Boxer offered well below $1,600 is a warning sign, especially if the seller cannot meet in person or on a live video call, or wants payment by wire, gift card, Zelle or crypto before you see the puppy.