The short answer
Most Pug breeders in the US charge between $1,100 and $2,300 for a puppy. The typical price, $1,500, makes the Pug the 3rd cheapest of the 53 breeds we checked. The most common price band is $2,500 to $2,999, where 2 of the 7 breeders are; one in ten asks less than $600 and one in ten more than $2,600. Of the 92 Pug breeders we list, 7 publish a price on their own website; most of the rest ask families to call or apply first.
From the puppy prices published by 7 Pug 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 $5001
- $500 to $9991
- $1,000 to $1,4991
- $1,500 to $1,9991
- $2,000 to $2,4991
- $2,500 to $2,9992
Number of breeders in each price band.
Where these prices come from
Virginia 1 breederGeorgia 1 breederIndiana 1 breederMichigan 1 breederMinnesota 1 breederIllinois 1 breederArkansas 1 breederWhat 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 Pug puppy?
Most Pug breeders in the US charge between $1,100 and $2,300 for a puppy. The typical price is $1,500, the 3rd cheapest of the 53 breeds we checked, based on the prices 7 breeders in 7 states publish on their own websites (November 2026).
Is a Pug more expensive than similar breeds?
A Pug typically costs $1,500. Beagle ($1,500), Springer Spaniel ($1,450) and Toy Poodle ($1,400) cost about the same. Across all breeds, the typical puppy from a breeder costs $2,500.
Is a cheap Pug puppy a scam?
Not always, but a Pug offered well below $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.