Top 10 Cheapest Large Puppies in the US

This article is for you if you are looking for a puppy or just curious about puppy prices. I have reviewed over 19,000 ads (for 58 breeds) from the American Kennel Club, PuppyFind, NextDayPets, and breeders websites to establish this ranking of the Top 10 cheapest large puppies.

We consider a puppy to be large for this research if the dog’s average adult weight is over 55lb. The popularity factor for each breed is based on the American Kennel Club’s most popular breeds list. Finally, the price range represents 80% of the ads found (it excludes the cheapest and most expensive 10%).

At the end of this article, we have also added a few tips to find cheaper puppies without buying from unreliable sellers and backyard breeders. Remember that the puppy’s price is a small portion of the expenses when raising a dog. If you want to buy or adopt one, I would advise you to read the related cost article to find all the information about how much owning your furry friend will be (training, food, supplies, grooming, etc.).

Finally, I cannot start without recommending adoption to anyone looking for a dog. It is much cheaper ($50 to $500), usually faster, and easier than buying a breeder’s puppy.

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10 – German Shorthaired Pointer

Average Price: $800
Price Range: $500 – $1,000
It is very easy to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 9
Weight: 45 to 70 lb.
Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Breed Personality: Friendly, Smart, Willing to Please

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a German Shorthaired Pointer or learn How to Find a German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

9 – Labrador Retriever

Average Price: $800
Price Range: $400 – $1,500
It is very easy to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 1
Weight: 55 to 80 lb.
Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Breed Personality: Friendly, Active, Outgoing

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Labrador or learn How to Find a Labrador Retriever Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

8 – Collie

Average Price: $800
Price Range: $375 – $1,450
It is easy to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 38
Weight: 50 to 75 lb.
Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 years
Breed Personality: Devoted, Graceful, Proud

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Collie or learn How to Find a Collie Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

7 – Bloodhound

Average Price: $750
Price Range: $450 – $1,200
It is hard to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 51
Weight: 80 to 110 lb.
Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Breed Personality: Friendly, Independent, Inquisitive

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Bloodhound or learn How to Find a Bloodhound Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

6 – Weimaraner

Average Price: $700
Price Range: $500 – $1,200
It is easy to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 39
Weight: 55 to 90 lb.
Life Expectancy: 10 to 13 years
Breed Personality: Friendly, Fearless, Obedient

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Weimaraner or learn How to Find a Weimaraner Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

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5 – Treeing Walker Coonhound

Average Price: $650
Price Range: $300 – $1,500
It is very hard to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 129
Weight: 50 to 70 lb.
Life Expectancy: 12 to 13 years
Breed Personality: Smart, Brave, Courteous

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Treeing Walker Coonhound or learn How to Find a Treeing Walker Coonhound Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

4 – Redbone Coonhound

Average Price: $600
Price Range: $450 – $1,200
It is very hard to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 143
Weight: 45 to 70 lb.
Life Expectancy: 12 to 15 years
Breed Personality: Even-Tempered, Amiable, Eager to Please

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Redbone Coonhound or learn How to Find a Redbone Coonhound Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

3 – Bluetick Coonhound

Average Price: $600
Price Range: $300 – $1,200
It is very hard to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 138
Weight: 45 to 80 lb.
Life Expectancy: 11 to 12 years
Breed Personality: Smart, Devoted, Tenacious

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Bluetick Coonhound or learn How to Find a Bluetick Coonhound Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

2 – Great Pyrenees

Average Price: $550
Price Range: $290 – $1,000
It is hard to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 69
Weight: 85 to 160 lb.
Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Breed Personality: Smart, Patient, Calm

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Great Pyrenees or learn How to Find a Great Pyrenees Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

1 – Black and Tan Coonhound

Average Price: $550
Price Range: $250 – $800
It is very hard to find a puppy
Breed Popularity Ranking: 141
Weight: 65 to 110 lb.
Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years
Breed Personality: Easy-Going, Bright, Brave

Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Black and Tan Coonhound or learn How to Find a Black and Tan Coonhound Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt.

This ranking of the cheapest large puppies is mostly a combination of hound dogs (trusting five of the seven first places) and two of the most popular and common breeds (Labradors and German Shorthaired Pointers). Weimaraners, Collies, and Great Pyrenees complete this top 10.

Some prices found were extremely low. This makes us wonder how reliable and serious these breeders are how healthy and well-behaved will the dogs be? Always be careful when buying a puppy. The best and safest way to get a cheap dog is adoption.

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Find a cheap puppy

Here are a few tips to find a cheaper puppy:

  • Adopt. Puppies for adoptions are rare and get rehomed extremely fast, but it is possible to find one if you are willing to invest the time to search and visit shelter websites regularly. Adoption should always be considered first.
  • Buy an older puppy. As they grow older, prices tend to go down as breeders are more in a rush to sell. Most people want to buy very young dogs. Therefore, a 6-month-old pup is likely to be cheaper than an 8-week-old one.
  • Expand your research territory. Breed popularity and prices as well as breeders’ operating costs vary depending on location. Future owners who are willing to drive further away have better chances of finding a reasonable price for their dog.
  • Go for a mixed-breed dog. Purebreds tend to be more expensive, and some mixed-breed puppies will look almost exactly like your favorite breed.
  • Ask around. Just by letting family and friends know that you are looking for a pet, you might be informed that a trustworthy person near you has a pregnant dog and could get one of the puppies.

Even on a budget, always make sure to buy from a serious and responsible breeder. You will have a much better chance of getting a healthy dog without behavioral problems. Avoid puppy mills and unreliable backyard breeders. Before buying a puppy, visit the kennel, question the breeder about the breeding process and how he cares for his breeding dogs and puppies, and make sure to see and interact with the puppy to see if it looks healthy.

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Factors affecting the price of puppies and why prices vary for the same breed.

Purebred or mixed. Usually, mixed-breeds are sold at a lower price than purebred dogs.

Bloodline and breeder’s reputation. If the parents are purebred show quality dogs from a reputable breeder, the price will be substantially higher. These breeders also tend to invest more money than others to take care of their breeding dogs and puppies.

Registration papers/pedigree. Some breeders are members of kennel clubs, the most famous being the American Kennel Club (AKC). They can also have their breeding dogs and puppies registered which would also add to their fees.

Health screenings and medical expenses. Serious breeders will have their breeding dogs and/or puppies evaluated/tested for different medical conditions. Moreover, some will take their puppies to the vet for an exam, deworming, vaccines, and/or microchip implantation prior to selling them. This drives the price higher but also reduces the risk to get an unhealthy dog.

Training and socialization. Some breeders sell their dogs after they are trained and socialized. It will increase the puppy’s price but generate savings as you most probably won’t have to invest in more training and also gives a better chance to get a well-behaved dog.

Breed popularity in the buyer’s location. Local supply and demand will have an impact on puppy prices. For example, small dogs tend to be more popular in metropolitan areas where people live in smaller spaces. Some breeds are more in demand in colder climates, others where hunting is popular, etc. It is worth looking for prices in different locations, but it is risky to buy a dog without having seen it before or at least have met with the breeder and visited the kennel.

Age. As most people want to get their puppy as young as possible, prices tend to be lower when the dog gets older. For example, on average a 6-month-old pup is likely to be less expensive than an 8-week-old one.

Coat color and markings. Coat color trends can change quickly. For any breed, some colors are more popular than others, sometimes temporarily. When the interest for a specific coat color grows, puppies get more expensive as an increase in demand leads to a higher market price. Also, for purebred dogs, only specific colors and color combinations are accepted by kennel clubs. Finally, puppies with rare colors can be very expensive as well.

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This article is based on information we found while researching and does not guarantee that it will be possible to find a puppy at this price when the article is read.

The breeds considered in this research are the following: Airedale Terrier, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Beauceron, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, Bernese Mountain Dog, Black and Tan Coonhound, Black Russian Terrier, Bloodhound, Bluetick Coonhound, Boerboel, Borzoi, Bouvier des Flandres, Boxer, Briard, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso Italiano, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chow Chow, Clumber Spaniel, Collie, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Setter, Flat-Coated Retriever, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Giant Schnauzer, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Gordon Setter, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Labradoodle, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Old English Sheepdog, Pointer, Redbone Coonhound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Spinone Italiano, Tibetan Mastiff, Treeing Walker Coonhound, Weimaraner.

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