Popular puppy price matchups
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English Bulldog
$1,500–$4,500
French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
English Bulldog vs French Bulldog
$1,500–$4,500 vs $2,500–$5,500
Both brachycephalic companions often sit in the multi-thousand range—Frenchies frequently ask higher in fad markets; English Bulldogs still land well above most sporting breeds.
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Bulldog
$1,500–$4,500
French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Bulldog vs French Bulldog
$1,500–$4,500 vs $2,500–$5,500
French Bulldog vs Bulldog cost: short-faced popularity keeps both pricey; Frenchies often top companion asking tags in high-demand cities.
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Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
$1,000–$3,500 vs $800–$2,500
Classic Lab vs Golden puppy price matchup—overlapping companion bands, with Goldens often a notch higher in trendy markets.
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German Shepherd
$1,000–$3,500
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever
$1,000–$3,500 vs $800–$2,500
Two of the most popular large breeds: Labs and GSDs usually share a mid four-figure companion window unless you’re buying titled working lines.
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German Shepherd
$1,000–$3,500
Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500
German Shepherd vs Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500 vs $1,000–$3,500
Family Golden vs working-leaning GSD—purchase tags often overlap; lifetime food and training budgets diverge more than the puppy sticker.
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Belgian Malinois
$1,200–$3,500
German Shepherd
$1,000–$3,500
Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd
$1,200–$3,500 vs $1,000–$3,500
GSD vs Malinois puppy price for families vs sport homes—pet GSD volume vs selective Malinois placements.
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Belgian Malinois
$1,200–$3,500
Dutch Shepherd
$1,500–$3,500
Belgian Malinois vs Dutch Shepherd
$1,200–$3,500 vs $1,500–$3,500
Two high-drive herding/working breeds—scarcer Dutch Shepherd litters can match or exceed Malinois companion asks.
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Cane Corso
$1,500–$3,500
Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500
Cane Corso vs Rottweiler
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,500–$4,500
Guardian heavyweights: Corso and Rottweiler companion asks often land in similar mid-to-upper thousands depending on line and region.
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Cane Corso
$1,500–$3,500
Presa Canario
$1,500–$3,500
Cane Corso vs Presa Canario
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,500–$3,500
Mastiff-type guardians—both can command import and structure premiums beyond basic pet placements.
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Cane Corso
$1,500–$3,500
Mastiff
$1,000–$2,500
Cane Corso vs Mastiff
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Corso athleticism vs English Mastiff mass—purchase ranges overlap; food and orthopedic budgets scale with adult size.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
$1,500–$3,500
Saint Bernard
$1,000–$2,500
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Saint Bernard
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Alpine giants: Bernese and Saint Bernard puppies often sit in similar companion bands; lifetime care for giants dwarfs the purchase tag.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
$1,500–$3,500
Newfoundland
$1,000–$2,500
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Newfoundland
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Bernese vs Newfie cost—purchase asks are often close; coat care and giant-breed feeding dominate long-term spend.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
$1,500–$3,500
Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,000–$3,500
Golden vs Bernese cost—Bernese usually ask more and cost more to feed and insure as adults.
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French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Pug
$800–$2,200
French Bulldog vs Pug
$2,500–$5,500 vs $800–$2,200
Two short-faced companions—Frenchies usually price higher in current U.S. fad markets; both need brachycephalic health budgets.
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Boston Terrier
$700–$2,000
French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog
$700–$2,000 vs $2,500–$5,500
Frenchie vs Boston cost: Bostons are often the more moderate companion ask; Frenchies carry heavier demand premiums.
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American Bully
$1,500–$4,500
French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
American Bully vs French Bulldog
$1,500–$4,500 vs $2,500–$5,500
Compact popularity contest—Frenchies and American Bullies both see wide spreads from pet tags into five-figure marketing.
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Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Poodle (Standard)
$800–$2,500
Labrador Retriever vs Poodle (Standard)
$800–$2,500 vs $800–$2,500
Lab vs Poodle puppy price: Standards often track popular sporting asks; toy/mini Poodles and ‘doodle’ markets vary wildly.
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Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500
Poodle (Standard)
$800–$2,500
Golden Retriever vs Poodle (Standard)
$1,000–$3,500 vs $800–$2,500
Golden vs Poodle cost—purebred companions often overlap; designer mixes are a separate, frequently inflated market.
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Alaskan Malamute
$800–$2,500
Siberian Husky
$600–$2,000
Alaskan Malamute vs Siberian Husky
$800–$2,500 vs $600–$2,000
Northern sled breeds: Huskies are often easier to find at mid companion prices; Malamutes can ask more where litters are scarce.
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German Shepherd
$1,000–$3,500
Siberian Husky
$600–$2,000
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky
$1,000–$3,500 vs $600–$2,000
Husky vs GSD puppy price—Huskies frequently undercut high-demand GSD companion tags, then lifestyle fit matters more than dollars.
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Siberian Husky
$600–$2,000
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Siberian Husky vs Labrador Retriever
$600–$2,000 vs $800–$2,500
Two popular family athletes: Labs and Huskies often share affordable-to-mid companion ranges compared with brachycephalic fads.
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Australian Shepherd
$800–$2,000
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$1,000–$3,000
Australian Shepherd vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$800–$2,000 vs $1,000–$3,000
Pembroke Corgi vs Aussie cost—both herding favorites; Corgis often carry stronger fad premiums in urban markets.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$1,000–$3,000
Shetland Sheepdog
$700–$2,000
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog
$1,000–$3,000 vs $700–$2,000
Corgi vs Sheltie puppy price: Shelties can be the quieter wallet choice when Corgi demand spikes.
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Border Collie
$600–$2,000
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$1,000–$3,000
Border Collie vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$600–$2,000 vs $1,000–$3,000
Compact Corgi fad pricing vs working Border Collie volume—purchase tags diverge as much as energy levels.
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Akita
$800–$2,500
Chow
$1,000–$3,000
Akita vs Chow
$800–$2,500 vs $1,000–$3,000
Independent northern/Asian breeds—companion asks often sit above Labs, with coat and temperament fit driving lifetime cost.
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Chow
$1,000–$3,000
Samoyed
$1,500–$3,500
Chow vs Samoyed
$1,000–$3,000 vs $1,500–$3,500
Fluffy prestige: Samoyeds frequently ask more than Chows in coat-obsessed markets; both need serious grooming budgets.
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Doberman Pinscher
$1,000–$3,000
Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500
Doberman Pinscher vs Rottweiler
$1,000–$3,000 vs $1,500–$4,500
Rott vs Doberman cost—overlapping guardian/companion bands; line (pet vs working) moves the needle more than the breed name alone.
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German Shepherd
$1,000–$3,500
Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500
German Shepherd vs Rottweiler
$1,000–$3,500 vs $1,500–$4,500
Two classic guardians: Rottweilers often price similar to or above pet GSDs when German lines and titles enter the picture.
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American Bully
$1,500–$4,500
American Pit Bull Terrier
$500–$2,000
American Bully vs American Pit Bull Terrier
$1,500–$4,500 vs $500–$2,000
Bully vs APBT cost: American Bullies—especially Pocket/XL marketing—often ask far more than typical pit bull–type companions.
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English Bulldog
$1,500–$4,500
Pug
$800–$2,200
English Bulldog vs Pug
$1,500–$4,500 vs $800–$2,200
English Bulldog vs Pug: Bulldogs usually cost more up front; both need breathing-conscious ownership budgets.
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Beagle
$500–$1,500
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Beagle vs Labrador Retriever
$500–$1,500 vs $800–$2,500
Lab vs Beagle puppy price—Beagles often land lower; size then flips food and crate costs the other way for Labs.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
$1,000–$3,000
Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,000 vs $1,000–$3,500
Golden vs Cavalier cost: Cavaliers can match mid Golden asks despite smaller size—companion demand keeps tags elevated.
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Boxer
$800–$2,000
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Boxer vs Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,000 vs $800–$2,500
Boxer vs Lab cost—both popular family dogs with overlapping companion ranges in many U.S. markets.
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American Bully
$1,500–$4,500
Boxer
$800–$2,000
American Bully vs Boxer
$1,500–$4,500 vs $800–$2,000
Boxer companion pricing vs Bully class premiums—marketing for size extremes can blow past typical Boxer pet tags.
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Great Dane
$1,000–$2,500
Mastiff
$1,000–$2,500
Great Dane vs Mastiff
$1,000–$2,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Giant vs giant: Dane and Mastiff puppy asks often overlap; food and orthopedic care eclipse purchase over a lifetime.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
$1,500–$3,500
Great Dane
$1,000–$2,500
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Great Dane
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Tall Dane vs heavy Bernese—purchase bands are often similar; adult mass and lifespan risk profiles differ.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$1,000–$3,000
Shiba Inu
$1,000–$2,500
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Shiba Inu
$1,000–$3,000 vs $1,000–$2,500
Compact trendy breeds: Shibas and Pembrokes both see elevated companion asks relative to many sporting dogs.
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French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Shiba Inu
$1,000–$2,500
French Bulldog vs Shiba Inu
$2,500–$5,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Shiba vs Frenchie cost—Frenchies often win the ‘most expensive fad’ race; both need careful breeder screening.
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Pomeranian
$800–$2,500
Yorkshire Terrier
$800–$2,500
Pomeranian vs Yorkshire Terrier
$800–$2,500 vs $800–$2,500
Toy companions with overlapping asks—teacup marketing can inflate either without improving health.
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Chihuahua
$500–$2,000
Yorkshire Terrier
$800–$2,500
Chihuahua vs Yorkshire Terrier
$500–$2,000 vs $800–$2,500
Tiny companions: Chihuahuas often have wider low-end availability; Yorkies can ask more for coat and companion branding.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$1,000–$3,000
Dachshund
$600–$2,000
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dachshund
$1,000–$3,000 vs $600–$2,000
Long-backed favorites: Corgis frequently carry higher fad premiums than Dachshunds in current markets.
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Siberian Husky
$600–$2,000
Samoyed
$1,500–$3,500
Siberian Husky vs Samoyed
$600–$2,000 vs $1,500–$3,500
White fluff vs everyday Husky—Samoyeds often ask more; both need northern-breed exercise and coat care budgets.
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Newfoundland
$1,000–$2,500
Saint Bernard
$1,000–$2,500
Newfoundland vs Saint Bernard
$1,000–$2,500 vs $1,000–$2,500
Gentle giants: Newfie and Saint companion asks are often close; drool, coat, and food dominate ownership cost.
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Bullmastiff
$1,200–$2,500
Cane Corso
$1,500–$3,500
Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso
$1,200–$2,500 vs $1,500–$3,500
Bullmastiff vs Corso cost—similar guardian purchase windows; adult size and training needs drive the real budget.
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Boerboel
$1,200–$3,000
Cane Corso
$1,500–$3,500
Boerboel vs Cane Corso
$1,200–$3,000 vs $1,500–$3,500
Boerboel vs Corso: import scarcity can push Boerboel asks; both are serious guardian commitments beyond the sticker.
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Presa Canario
$1,500–$3,500
Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500
Presa Canario vs Rottweiler
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,500–$4,500
Presa vs Rottweiler puppy price—both guardian markets; availability and local laws affect asking ranges as much as breed.
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Australian Shepherd
$800–$2,000
Border Collie
$600–$2,000
Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie
$800–$2,000 vs $600–$2,000
Aussie vs Border Collie cost—working volume can keep Collie tags moderate; merle Aussie marketing sometimes inflates pets.
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Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500
Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler
$800–$2,500 vs $1,500–$4,500
Lab vs Rottweiler puppy price—Labs often cheaper as companion volume dogs; Rott lines and titles raise the floor.
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French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
French Bulldog vs Labrador Retriever
$2,500–$5,500 vs $800–$2,500
Frenchie vs Lab cost: Labs are usually the wallet-friendlier purchase; Frenchies dominate fad pricing and specialty vet risk.
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French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Golden Retriever
$1,000–$3,500
French Bulldog vs Golden Retriever
$2,500–$5,500 vs $1,000–$3,500
French Bulldog vs Golden puppy price—Goldens cost real money; Frenchies still often outpace them on asking tags alone.
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Cane Corso
$1,500–$3,500
German Shepherd
$1,000–$3,500
Cane Corso vs German Shepherd
$1,500–$3,500 vs $1,000–$3,500
GSD vs Corso cost—pet GSDs are widely available; Corsos can ask more where guardian imports are scarce.
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American Bully
$1,500–$4,500
Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500
American Bully vs Rottweiler
$1,500–$4,500 vs $1,500–$4,500
Bully class marketing vs Rottweiler lines—Pocket/XL premiums can rival or exceed typical Rott companion asks.
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Chow
$1,000–$3,000
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Chow vs Labrador Retriever
$1,000–$3,000 vs $800–$2,500
Chow vs Lab cost—Labs usually win on purchase accessibility; Chows trade volume for coat and temperament specialization.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
$1,000–$3,000
Labrador Retriever
$800–$2,500
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Labrador Retriever
$1,000–$3,000 vs $800–$2,500
Corgi vs Lab puppy price—Labs remain a volume companion buy; Pembrokes often carry stronger social-media premiums.
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Poodle (Standard)
$800–$2,500
Shih Tzu
$600–$2,000
Poodle (Standard) vs Shih Tzu
$800–$2,500 vs $600–$2,000
Poodle vs Shih Tzu cost—size variety swings Poodle asks; both need grooming budgets that outlast the puppy tag.
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Beagle
$500–$1,500
Dachshund
$600–$2,000
Beagle vs Dachshund
$500–$1,500 vs $600–$2,000
Beagle vs Dachshund puppy price—often among the more approachable companion bands; health screening still matters.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
$1,000–$3,000
French Bulldog
$2,500–$5,500
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs French Bulldog
$1,000–$3,000 vs $2,500–$5,500
Cavalier vs Frenchie cost—both trendy companions; Frenchies frequently sit higher where demand and whelping costs peak.
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Custom puppy price comparison
Pick any two breeds we track for cost. Selection syncs to the URL. Curated pairs unlock a deeper price guide.
How to read these prices
There is no official AKC price list by breed. AKC only publishes a broad purebred purchase band of about $500–$5,000 plus ownership costs. Our companion ranges are triangulated ballparks for reputable pet-quality asks—not mill floors and not five-figure show outliers.
Ranges are approximate U.S. companion asking bands. We cross-check PetBudget’s large ad study (80% middle of listings), marketplace medians where available, insurer/breed guides, and our single-breed price pages. Markets move—confirm locally.
Every breed now has a long-form cost profile at /{breed-id}-cost—purchase ballparks when we track them, plus first-year, monthly, food, and grooming planning. Examples: Labrador cost, French Bulldog cost, Golden Retriever cost, English Bulldog cost.
Related: most expensive dog breeds, size compare, lifespan compare, energy compare.
Puppy price FAQs
- Does the AKC publish official puppy prices by breed?
- No. AKC’s financial-prep guidance gives a broad purebred purchase range of roughly $500–$5,000 and separate ownership costs—not fixed stickers for Labrador, French Bulldog, or any other breed. Local breeders set asking prices.
- Which dog breeds are most expensive to buy?
- In many U.S. markets, high-demand companions like French Bulldogs, some designer mixes, and scarce specialty breeds sit at the top of asking tags. Our price compare hub ranks approximate companion ranges—not viral outlier sales.
- Are these live puppy prices?
- No. Ranges are triangulated U.S. companion asking ballparks from large ad studies (e.g. PetBudget), marketplace listing medians, insurer/breed guides, and our single-breed price pages where we have them. Always confirm with breeders, rescues, and current listings.
- Does a higher puppy price mean a healthier dog?
- Not by itself. Pay for health testing, transparent contracts, and ethical breeding—not color fads or pressure tactics. A cheap puppy that skips screening is rarely a bargain.
- How does the puppy price tool work?
- Pick any two breeds we track for cost. You’ll see companion asking ranges, confidence labels (how well-sourced the band is), and what usually drives the tag. Curated pairs unlock a deeper price guide.
References
- Are You Financially Prepared for a Puppy? — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Puppy Prices in the US (151 breeds) — PetBudget
- Puppy Prices by Breed (listing medians) — K9Stud
- Cutting Pet Care Costs — ASPCA
- AKC Marketplace — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Pet Ownership Resources — American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)