The typical puppy from a US breeder costs $2,500, and most cost between $1,750 and $3,500. These are the prices breeders publish on their own websites, leaving out deposits, shipping and breeding rights. A breed only appears when at least five breeders publish a price.
| Breed | Typical price | Most breeders charge | Breeders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua | $4,500 | $3,250 to $5,000 | 11 |
| French Bulldog | $4,000 | $3,000 to $4,950 | 45 |
| Doberman Pinscher | $3,750 | $2,650 to $4,400 | 11 |
| American Bully | $3,750 | $2,150 to $5,750 | 14 |
| Bulldog | $3,550 | $2,150 to $4,550 | 16 |
| Cane Corso | $3,500 | $2,500 to $3,900 | 25 |
| Mini Bernedoodle | $3,500 | $2,900 to $3,900 | 5 |
| Australian Labradoodle | $3,350 | $3,050 to $3,500 | 22 |
| Bernedoodle | $3,100 | $2,750 to $4,000 | 32 |
| Golden Retriever | $3,000 | $2,200 to $3,650 | 117 |
| Labradoodle | $3,000 | $2,300 to $3,500 | 54 |
| German Shepherd | $3,000 | $2,000 to $3,900 | 95 |
| Rottweiler | $3,000 | $1,600 to $3,450 | 19 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | $2,900 | $2,650 to $3,500 | 14 |
| Boxer | $2,800 | $2,250 to $3,450 | 11 |
| Belgian Malinois | $2,750 | $2,000 to $3,000 | 5 |
| Boston Terrier | $2,750 | $2,150 to $2,950 | 6 |
| Shih Tzu | $2,650 | $1,600 to $3,000 | 14 |
| Pomsky | $2,600 | $2,000 to $3,500 | 13 |
| Cavapoo | $2,500 | $1,750 to $3,100 | 7 |
| Havanese | $2,500 | $2,050 to $3,050 | 7 |
| Doodle (mixed) | $2,500 | $1,950 to $3,250 | 128 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | $2,500 | $1,600 to $3,150 | 28 |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | $2,500 | $2,100 to $3,000 | 13 |
| Miniature American Shepherd | $2,500 | $2,500 to $2,500 | 5 |
| Basset Hound | $2,500 | $1,650 to $3,400 | 11 |
| Pomeranian | $2,500 | $1,950 to $3,400 | 9 |
| Aussiedoodle | $2,450 | $2,150 to $2,500 | 5 |
| Great Dane | $2,400 | $2,000 to $2,500 | 10 |
| Standard Poodle | $2,400 | $1,900 to $3,050 | 8 |
| Miniature Dachshund | $2,300 | $2,050 to $2,450 | 6 |
| Labrador Retriever | $2,250 | $1,500 to $3,500 | 149 |
| Goldendoodle | $2,250 | $1,800 to $3,400 | 40 |
| Alaskan Malamute | $2,100 | $1,800 to $2,850 | 5 |
| Poodle | $2,050 | $1,600 to $2,750 | 30 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | $2,000 | $1,400 to $2,500 | 17 |
| Miniature Schnauzer | $2,000 | $1,500 to $3,000 | 21 |
| Maltese | $2,000 | $1,650 to $3,150 | 8 |
| Jack Russell Terrier | $2,000 | $1,650 to $2,000 | 5 |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | $2,000 | $1,500 to $2,750 | 7 |
| Newfoundland | $2,000 | $1,100 to $2,650 | 6 |
| Dachshund | $1,850 | $1,350 to $2,750 | 43 |
| Toy Australian Shepherd | $1,800 | $1,200 to $2,600 | 7 |
| Cocker Spaniel | $1,800 | $1,750 to $1,800 | 5 |
| Cockapoo | $1,800 | $1,700 to $2,200 | 7 |
| Siberian Husky | $1,700 | $1,300 to $2,000 | 10 |
| Border Collie | $1,700 | $850 to $2,200 | 10 |
| Australian Shepherd | $1,650 | $1,200 to $2,500 | 58 |
| Brittany | $1,650 | $1,200 to $1,950 | 6 |
| Beagle | $1,500 | $850 to $2,400 | 9 |
| Pug | $1,500 | $1,100 to $2,300 | 7 |
| English Springer Spaniel | $1,450 | $1,050 to $1,800 | 8 |
| Toy Poodle | $1,400 | $1,250 to $1,700 | 6 |
Questions
How much does a puppy cost from a breeder?
Across all the breeds we checked, the typical puppy from a US breeder costs $2,500, and most cost between $1,750 and $3,500.
What are the most expensive breeds to buy as a puppy?
By typical breeder price: Chihuahua ($4,500), French Bulldog ($4,000), Doberman Pinscher ($3,750), American Bully ($3,750) and Bulldog ($3,550).
What are the cheapest breeds to buy from a breeder?
By typical breeder price: Toy Poodle ($1,400), English Springer Spaniel ($1,450), Pug ($1,500), Beagle ($1,500) and Brittany ($1,650).