Puppy Prices 2026: These are the 10 most expensive breeds of adorable dog to buy as pedigree puppies - including the loving Golden Retriever 🐶

If you’ve been thinking about welcoming a new dog into your home then you’re in good company – Royal Kennel Club (the new name for the UK Kennel Club) stats show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged to record levels.

Dogs come in all shapes, colours and sizes - there are 221 different pedigree dogs recognised by breeders in the UK, from Affenpinscher to Yorkshire Terrier (there are sadly no dog breeds starting with the letter ‘z’!).

So there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or an easy to train dog.

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There is even scientific research to guide you, in particular psychologist Stanley Coren’s groundbreaking book The Intelligence of Dogs.

Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.

There’s also always the option of adopting a dog from a dog shelter for a minimal fee - for example from the Dogs Trust.

But if you are wanting a pedigree dog (one that’s a pure bred registered with the Royal Kennel Club) then you’re going to have to splash out - research from the pet experts at Pets4Homes shows that the average puppy in the UK now costs around £2,000. That’s more than double the average price in 2019.

While some dogs won’t break the band - a Jack Russell Terrier pedigree puppy should set you back less than £1,000 - others, due to demand or scarcity, cost significantly more.

Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of pedigree pup according to Pets4Homes.

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