The short answer
Most Cocker Spaniel breeders in the US charge between $1,750 and $1,800 for a puppy. The typical price, $1,800, makes the Cocker Spaniel the 10th cheapest of the 53 breeds we checked. The most common price band is $1,500 to $1,999, where 3 of the 5 breeders are; one in ten asks less than $1,250 and one in ten more than $2,800. Of the 84 Cocker Spaniel breeders we list, 5 publish a price on their own website; most of the rest ask families to call or apply first.
From the puppy prices published by 5 Cocker Spaniel breeders in 3 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 $1,0001
- $1,000 to $1,4990
- $1,500 to $1,9993
- $2,000 to $2,4990
- $2,500 to $2,9990
- $3,000 and more1
Number of breeders in each price band.
What changes the price
The parents. Health-tested and titled parents usually mean a higher price.
Registration. Pet puppies usually come with limited registration; breeding rights cost more.
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Questions
How much is a Cocker Spaniel puppy?
Most Cocker Spaniel breeders in the US charge between $1,750 and $1,800 for a puppy. The typical price is $1,800, the 10th cheapest of the 53 breeds we checked, based on the prices 5 breeders in 3 states publish on their own websites (November 2026).
Is a Cocker Spaniel more expensive than similar breeds?
A Cocker Spaniel typically costs $1,800. Toy Australian Shepherd ($1,800), Cockapoo ($1,800) and Dachshund ($1,850) cost about the same. Across all breeds, the typical puppy from a breeder costs $2,500.
Is a cheap Cocker Spaniel puppy a scam?
Not always, but a Cocker Spaniel offered well below $1,250 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.