Data report · Updated October 2026
Dog Breed Price Index India 2026: What 58 Breeds Cost as Puppies, With and Without KCI Papers
The median pet-quality puppy across 58 breeds sold in India costs Rs 30,000, and a KCI-registered puppy costs a median Rs 56,250. Prices run from free for an Indian Pariah Dog to Rs 1.2 lakh for a Samoyed or Dogo Argentino. Nine Indian breeds cost a median Rs 10,000, against Rs 35,000 for 49 foreign breeds.
Key findings
- The median pet-quality puppy costs Rs 30,000 across 58 breeds, and the average is Rs 36,836 because a few costly breeds pull it up.
- 31 of 58 breeds, more than half, have a pet-quality midpoint between Rs 20,000 and Rs 50,000.
- Only 2 breeds, the Samoyed and the Dogo Argentino, have a pet-quality midpoint of Rs 1 lakh or more.
- KCI registration multiplies the price by a median 1.78 times, a typical extra Rs 25,000 for the same breed.
- The Labrador has the steepest paper premium: its KCI midpoint of Rs 45,000 is 2.37 times its pet-quality midpoint of Rs 19,000.
- Nine Indian breeds have a median pet-quality price of Rs 10,000, while 49 foreign breeds sit at Rs 35,000.
- Eight of the 13 breeds under Rs 20,000 are Indian breeds; the other five are the Labrador, Pug, Pomeranian, Lhasa Apso and German Spitz.
- Per kilo of adult weight, toy breeds cost most: a Maltese works out at Rs 12,500 a kg and a Mudhol Hound at Rs 260.
- A typical puppy costs about 4.3 months of that breed's running costs; for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi it is 15.2 months.
How much does a puppy cost in India in 2026?
A pet-quality puppy costs a median Rs 30,000 in India, based on the price ranges in our 58 breed guides. Half the breeds have a midpoint below that figure and half above it.
The average is higher, at Rs 36,836, because a handful of costly breeds drag it up. This index therefore leads with the median, which better reflects what a typical buyer pays.
Pet quality here means a puppy sold without Kennel Club of India papers, or the typical price where papers are uncommon. Ranges are what breeders and marketplaces asked in October 2026, not what every seller will accept.
Midpoint of the pet-quality price range. Source: dogeats.in breed guides, October 2026.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Dogo Argentino | Rs 1 lakh |
| Samoyed | Rs 1 lakh |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Rs 80,000 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Rs 80,000 |
| Alaskan Malamute | Rs 75,000 |
| Kangal | Rs 75,000 |
| Shiba Inu | Rs 75,000 |
| Tibetan Mastiff | Rs 75,000 |
| French Bulldog | Rs 70,000 |
| Cane Corso | Rs 65,000 |
| English Bulldog | Rs 65,000 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Rs 62,500 |
| American Eskimo Dog | Rs 60,000 |
| Siberian Husky | Rs 50,000 |
| Australian Shepherd | Rs 47,500 |
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The top of the table is crowded with breeds that are rare in India, cold-climate dogs, or both. Samoyed, Shiba Inu, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Tibetan Mastiff and Bernese Mountain Dog all reach Rs 1 lakh at the top of their pet-quality range.
Scarcity, import costs and fashion are the usual reasons for the premium. None of those make the dog better suited to an Indian summer, which our Samoyed guide covers in detail.
The cheapest breeds to buy
The Indian Pariah Dog is the cheapest, free to about Rs 3,000, because most are adopted rather than bought. After it come the Mudhol Hound at a Rs 6,500 midpoint and the Chippiparai at Rs 8,500.
Eight of the ten cheapest breeds are Indian. The Pug, at a Rs 14,000 midpoint, and the German Spitz, at Rs 12,500, are the cheapest foreign breeds.
Midpoint of the pet-quality range. Teal bars are Indian breeds. Source: dogeats.in breed guides, October 2026.
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| Label | Rs |
|---|---|
| Indian Pariah Dog | Rs 1,500 |
| Mudhol Hound | Rs 6,500 |
| Chippiparai | Rs 8,500 |
| Indian Spitz | Rs 10,000 |
| Kanni | Rs 10,000 |
| Kombai | Rs 10,000 |
| Rajapalayam | Rs 10,000 |
| German Spitz | Rs 12,500 |
| Pug | Rs 14,000 |
| Rampur Greyhound | Rs 14,000 |
| Lhasa Apso | Rs 15,000 |
| Pomeranian | Rs 17,500 |
| Labrador Retriever | Rs 19,000 |
| Beagle | Rs 20,000 |
| Chihuahua | Rs 20,000 |
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A low price is not a warning sign on its own for Indian breeds. Sighthounds such as the Kanni and Rajapalayam are regional breeds from Tamil Nadu, and their prices reflect local demand rather than metro fashion.
For popular foreign breeds the opposite holds. A Labrador or Pug at the bottom of its range usually comes from a backyard litter with no health screening. Our Labrador guide lists the checks worth paying for.
Under Rs 20,000, over Rs 1 lakh and the band between
31 of the 58 breeds have a pet-quality midpoint between Rs 20,000 and Rs 50,000. That band is where most Indian buyers shop.
13 breeds sit under Rs 20,000, 12 between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh, and just 2 at Rs 1 lakh or above. If you judge by the top of each range instead, 6 breeds reach Rs 1 lakh.
Bands use the midpoint of each breed's pet-quality range. 58 breeds. Source: dogeats.in breed guides, October 2026.
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| Label | breeds |
|---|---|
| Under Rs 20,000 | 13 |
| Rs 20,000 to 50,000 | 31 |
| Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh | 12 |
| Rs 1 lakh and above | 2 |
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| Price band | Breeds | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Under Rs 20,000 | Chippiparai, German Spitz, Indian Pariah Dog, Indian Spitz, Kanni, Kombai, Labrador Retriever, Lhasa Apso, Mudhol Hound, Pomeranian, Pug, Rajapalayam, Rampur Greyhound | 13 |
| Rs 20,000 to 50,000 | Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Belgian Malinois, Bichon Frise, Border Collie, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, Bully Kutta, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Doberman, English Mastiff, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Jack Russell Terrier, Japanese Spitz, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Pekingese, Pit Bull, Poodle, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier | 31 |
| Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh | Alaskan Malamute, American Eskimo Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Cane Corso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Kangal, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Shiba Inu, Siberian Husky, Tibetan Mastiff | 12 |
| Rs 1 lakh and above | Dogo Argentino, Samoyed | 2 |
How much more does a KCI-registered puppy cost?
KCI papers raise the price by a median 1.78 times, or about Rs 25,000 for the same breed. The median KCI-registered puppy costs Rs 56,250.
KCI registration records a puppy's parentage with the Kennel Club of India. It does not certify health, and it does not screen hips, eyes or hearts on its own.
We could not compare two breeds. The Indian Pariah Dog has no KCI price because it is a landrace, and the Bully Kutta's KCI figure is unverifiable, so both are left out of this section.
Popular breeds carry the steepest markups. A huge supply of unregistered Labrador, German Shepherd and Rottweiler puppies keeps their pet-quality price low, so papers double it.
The smallest markups, about 1.5 times, belong to Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Shiba Inu and Dalmatian. For rare breeds even unregistered puppies are priced high.
Indian breeds cost far less
The nine Indian breeds in our guides have a median pet-quality price of Rs 10,000, against Rs 35,000 for 49 foreign breeds. The gap at the median is Rs 25,000.
Eight of the nine Indian breeds have a midpoint under Rs 20,000. The exception is the Bully Kutta, priced Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000, and sellers' claims about its lineage are hard to check.
| Group | Breeds | Median pet midpoint (Rs) | Average pet midpoint (Rs) | Median monthly cost (Rs) | Breeds under Rs 20,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian breeds | 9 | 10,000 | 11,444 | 4,500 | 8 |
| Foreign breeds | 49 | 35,000 | 41,500 | 7,250 | 5 |
| All 58 breeds | 58 | 30,000 | 36,836 | 6,750 | 13 |
Our full comparison of the two groups, including heat, monsoon and flat scores, is in the native vs foreign breeds report.
Size barely moves the price
The median pet-quality price rises from Rs 20,750 for toy breeds to Rs 42,500 for giant breeds. Within each size class, though, prices vary far more than between classes.
Across all 58 breeds, adult weight explains little of the puppy price. The correlation between the two is weak, at 0.23. Rarity and fashion matter more than size.
| Size class | Breeds | Median pet midpoint (Rs) | Median KCI midpoint (Rs) | Median monthly cost (Rs) | Cheapest | Dearest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toy | 6 | 20,750 | 35,750 | 4,875 | Pomeranian | Maltese |
| Small | 14 | 26,250 | 45,000 | 5,250 | German Spitz | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
| Medium | 11 | 27,500 | 53,750 | 6,750 | Indian Pariah Dog | Samoyed |
| Large | 18 | 31,250 | 56,250 | 7,500 | Mudhol Hound | Dogo Argentino |
| Giant | 9 | 42,500 | 73,750 | 13,000 | Rottweiler | Tibetan Mastiff |
Size classes use the midpoint of adult weight. Toy is under 5 kg, small 5 to 12 kg, medium 12 to 25 kg, large 25 to 45 kg and giant 45 kg and above.
Price per kilo of dog
Toy breeds cost the most per kilo. A Maltese puppy works out at Rs 12,500 per kg of adult weight, a Yorkshire Terrier at Rs 11,538 and a Chihuahua at Rs 9,524.
At the other end, a Mudhol Hound costs Rs 260 per kg and a Rajapalayam Rs 333. Price per kilo is a curiosity, not a buying guide, but it shows how far small fashionable breeds are priced above their size.
Pet-quality midpoint divided by the midpoint of adult weight. Source: dogeats.in breed guides.
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| Label | Rs per kg |
|---|---|
| Maltese | Rs 12,500 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Rs 11,538 |
| Chihuahua | Rs 9,524 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Rs 8,865 |
| Shiba Inu | Rs 8,333 |
| Pomeranian | Rs 7,609 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Rs 7,080 |
| French Bulldog | Rs 6,667 |
| American Eskimo Dog | Rs 6,417 |
| Bichon Frise | Rs 5,769 |
| Miniature Pinscher | Rs 5,059 |
| Shih Tzu | Rs 4,783 |
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Upkeep costs far more than the puppy
A typical puppy costs about 4.3 months of that breed's running costs. Over a 10 to 15 year life, food and care cost far more than the purchase.
For a Great Dane the puppy equals just 2.2 months of upkeep, because a Rs 13,500 monthly bill dwarfs a Rs 30,000 puppy. For a Pembroke Welsh Corgi the puppy equals 15.2 months.
| Breed | Pet midpoint (Rs) | Monthly cost midpoint (Rs) | Months of upkeep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | 80,000 | 5,250 | 15.2 |
| Shiba Inu | 75,000 | 6,000 | 12.5 |
| American Eskimo Dog | 60,000 | 6,000 | 10.0 |
| Dogo Argentino | 1,00,000 | 10,500 | 9.5 |
| Samoyed | 1,00,000 | 11,000 | 9.1 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 62,500 | 7,250 | 8.6 |
| French Bulldog | 70,000 | 8,500 | 8.2 |
| Kangal | 75,000 | 11,250 | 6.7 |
| Maltese | 32,500 | 5,000 | 6.5 |
| Alaskan Malamute | 75,000 | 12,000 | 6.2 |
| English Bulldog | 65,000 | 10,500 | 6.2 |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | 80,000 | 13,000 | 6.2 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | 30,000 | 5,000 | 6.0 |
| Bichon Frise | 37,500 | 6,250 | 6.0 |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | 47,500 | 8,000 | 5.9 |
| Australian Shepherd | 47,500 | 8,000 | 5.9 |
| Cane Corso | 65,000 | 11,000 | 5.9 |
| Jack Russell Terrier | 25,000 | 4,250 | 5.9 |
| Chihuahua | 20,000 | 3,500 | 5.7 |
| Poodle | 40,000 | 7,000 | 5.7 |
| Miniature Pinscher | 21,500 | 4,000 | 5.4 |
| Japanese Spitz | 25,000 | 4,750 | 5.3 |
| Tibetan Mastiff | 75,000 | 14,500 | 5.2 |
| Shih Tzu | 27,500 | 5,500 | 5.0 |
| Siberian Husky | 50,000 | 10,000 | 5.0 |
| Dachshund | 22,500 | 4,750 | 4.7 |
| Golden Retriever | 35,000 | 7,500 | 4.7 |
| Bull Terrier | 35,000 | 7,500 | 4.7 |
| Pit Bull | 30,000 | 6,750 | 4.4 |
| Border Collie | 27,500 | 6,500 | 4.2 |
| Chow Chow | 40,000 | 9,500 | 4.2 |
| Belgian Malinois | 40,000 | 10,000 | 4.0 |
| Beagle | 20,000 | 5,250 | 3.8 |
| Dalmatian | 25,000 | 6,750 | 3.7 |
| Pomeranian | 17,500 | 4,750 | 3.7 |
| Bullmastiff | 42,500 | 12,000 | 3.5 |
| German Shepherd | 27,500 | 8,000 | 3.4 |
| Pekingese | 20,000 | 6,500 | 3.1 |
| Doberman | 27,500 | 9,000 | 3.1 |
| Boxer | 22,500 | 7,500 | 3.0 |
| Cocker Spaniel | 20,000 | 6,750 | 3.0 |
| Rampur Greyhound | 14,000 | 4,750 | 2.9 |
| English Mastiff | 42,500 | 14,500 | 2.9 |
| Labrador Retriever | 19,000 | 6,500 | 2.9 |
| Lhasa Apso | 15,000 | 5,250 | 2.9 |
| Pug | 14,000 | 5,000 | 2.8 |
| Kanni | 10,000 | 3,750 | 2.7 |
| German Spitz | 12,500 | 4,750 | 2.6 |
| Saint Bernard | 35,000 | 13,500 | 2.6 |
| Rottweiler | 26,500 | 10,250 | 2.6 |
| Bully Kutta | 32,500 | 13,000 | 2.5 |
| Chippiparai | 8,500 | 3,750 | 2.3 |
| Great Dane | 30,000 | 13,500 | 2.2 |
| Indian Spitz | 10,000 | 4,500 | 2.2 |
| Kombai | 10,000 | 4,500 | 2.2 |
| Rajapalayam | 10,000 | 4,750 | 2.1 |
| Mudhol Hound | 6,500 | 4,500 | 1.4 |
| Indian Pariah Dog | 1,500 | 3,250 | 0.5 |
Monthly running cost is the midpoint of each guide's monthly total, which starts with food and adds routine upkeep. The cost of owning a dog by size report turns these figures into first-year and lifetime totals.
What a breeder's price should include
Whatever the price, Indian law sets a minimum. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017 require every breeder to register with the State Animal Welfare Board.
Registration costs the breeder a Rs 5,000 fee and lasts two years. Pups under eight weeks old must not be sold, and each pup sold must be microchipped with vaccination records kept.
- Ask to see the breeder's State Animal Welfare Board registration certificate, which must be displayed.
- Check that the puppy is at least eight weeks old and has a microchip.
- Ask for written dates of vaccination and deworming, which the rules require the breeder to give you.
- For KCI puppies, ask for both parents' registrations and any hip, elbow or eye results.
- Never pay an advance for a puppy you have not seen with its mother.
A higher price does not buy these things automatically. A Rs 20,000 puppy from a registered breeder who screens parents is often a better buy than a Rs 60,000 puppy from a dealer.
Full dog breed price list for India, 58 breeds
The table below has every breed in the index. Sort by any column, or download it as CSV. All prices are in rupees.
| Breed | Origin | Size | Pet low (Rs) | Pet high (Rs) | Pet midpoint (Rs) | KCI low (Rs) | KCI high (Rs) | KCI midpoint (Rs) | Monthly cost midpoint (Rs) | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaskan Malamute | Foreign | Large | 60,000 | 90,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 | 1,50,000 | 1,20,000 | 12,000 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| American Eskimo Dog | Foreign | Small | 45,000 | 75,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 | 1,20,000 | 97,500 | 6,000 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Australian Shepherd | Foreign | Medium | 35,000 | 60,000 | 47,500 | 60,000 | 1,20,000 | 90,000 | 8,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Beagle | Foreign | Small | 15,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 40,000 | 32,500 | 5,250 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Belgian Malinois | Foreign | Large | 30,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 1,00,000 | 75,000 | 10,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Foreign | Large | 60,000 | 1,00,000 | 80,000 | 1,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,50,000 | 13,000 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Bichon Frise | Foreign | Small | 30,000 | 45,000 | 37,500 | 45,000 | 70,000 | 57,500 | 6,250 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Border Collie | Foreign | Medium | 20,000 | 35,000 | 27,500 | 35,000 | 60,000 | 47,500 | 6,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Boxer | Foreign | Large | 15,000 | 30,000 | 22,500 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 7,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Bull Terrier | Foreign | Large | 25,000 | 45,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 70,000 | 57,500 | 7,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Bullmastiff | Foreign | Giant | 30,000 | 55,000 | 42,500 | 55,000 | 1,00,000 | 77,500 | 12,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Bully Kutta | Native | Giant | 15,000 | 50,000 | 32,500 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 13,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Cane Corso | Foreign | Giant | 50,000 | 80,000 | 65,000 | 80,000 | 1,50,000 | 1,15,000 | 11,000 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Foreign | Small | 50,000 | 75,000 | 62,500 | 75,000 | 1,50,000 | 1,12,500 | 7,250 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Chihuahua | Foreign | Toy | 15,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 40,000 | 32,500 | 3,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Chippiparai | Native | Medium | 5,000 | 12,000 | 8,500 | 12,000 | 25,000 | 18,500 | 3,750 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Chow Chow | Foreign | Large | 30,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 1,00,000 | 75,000 | 9,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Cocker Spaniel | Foreign | Medium | 15,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 37,500 | 6,750 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Dachshund | Foreign | Small | 15,000 | 30,000 | 22,500 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 4,750 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Dalmatian | Foreign | Large | 20,000 | 30,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 45,000 | 37,500 | 6,750 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Doberman | Foreign | Large | 20,000 | 35,000 | 27,500 | 35,000 | 70,000 | 52,500 | 9,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Dogo Argentino | Foreign | Large | 80,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,20,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,60,000 | 10,500 | Rs 1 lakh and above |
| English Bulldog | Foreign | Medium | 50,000 | 80,000 | 65,000 | 80,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,00,000 | 10,500 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| English Mastiff | Foreign | Giant | 25,000 | 60,000 | 42,500 | 50,000 | 90,000 | 70,000 | 14,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| French Bulldog | Foreign | Small | 50,000 | 90,000 | 70,000 | 90,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,45,000 | 8,500 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| German Shepherd | Foreign | Large | 20,000 | 35,000 | 27,500 | 35,000 | 75,000 | 55,000 | 8,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| German Spitz | Foreign | Small | 5,000 | 20,000 | 12,500 | 15,000 | 40,000 | 27,500 | 4,750 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Golden Retriever | Foreign | Large | 25,000 | 45,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 75,000 | 60,000 | 7,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Great Dane | Foreign | Giant | 20,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 60,000 | 13,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Indian Pariah Dog | Native | Medium | 0 | 3,000 | 1,500 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3,250 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Indian Spitz | Native | Medium | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 25,000 | 18,500 | 4,500 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Jack Russell Terrier | Foreign | Small | 20,000 | 30,000 | 25,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 4,250 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Japanese Spitz | Foreign | Small | 15,000 | 35,000 | 25,000 | 35,000 | 50,000 | 42,500 | 4,750 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Kangal | Foreign | Giant | 60,000 | 90,000 | 75,000 | 90,000 | 1,50,000 | 1,20,000 | 11,250 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Kanni | Native | Medium | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 | 22,500 | 3,750 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Kombai | Native | Large | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 4,500 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Labrador Retriever | Foreign | Large | 8,000 | 30,000 | 19,000 | 30,000 | 60,000 | 45,000 | 6,500 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Lhasa Apso | Foreign | Small | 10,000 | 20,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 5,250 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Maltese | Foreign | Toy | 25,000 | 40,000 | 32,500 | 40,000 | 60,000 | 50,000 | 5,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Miniature Pinscher | Foreign | Toy | 15,000 | 28,000 | 21,500 | 28,000 | 45,000 | 36,500 | 4,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Mudhol Hound | Native | Large | 3,000 | 10,000 | 6,500 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 12,500 | 4,500 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Pekingese | Foreign | Toy | 15,000 | 25,000 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 40,000 | 32,500 | 6,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Foreign | Small | 60,000 | 1,00,000 | 80,000 | 1,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,50,000 | 5,250 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Pit Bull | Foreign | Medium | 20,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 60,000 | 6,750 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Pomeranian | Foreign | Toy | 10,000 | 25,000 | 17,500 | 25,000 | 45,000 | 35,000 | 4,750 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Poodle | Foreign | Large | 30,000 | 50,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 | 65,000 | 7,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Pug | Foreign | Small | 8,000 | 20,000 | 14,000 | 20,000 | 35,000 | 27,500 | 5,000 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Rajapalayam | Native | Large | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 15,000 | 20,000 | 17,500 | 4,750 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Rampur Greyhound | Native | Large | 8,000 | 20,000 | 14,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 4,750 | Under Rs 20,000 |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | Foreign | Large | 35,000 | 60,000 | 47,500 | 60,000 | 1,20,000 | 90,000 | 8,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Rottweiler | Foreign | Giant | 18,000 | 35,000 | 26,500 | 35,000 | 80,000 | 57,500 | 10,250 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Saint Bernard | Foreign | Giant | 25,000 | 45,000 | 35,000 | 45,000 | 80,000 | 62,500 | 13,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Samoyed | Foreign | Medium | 80,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,80,000 | 1,50,000 | 11,000 | Rs 1 lakh and above |
| Shiba Inu | Foreign | Small | 50,000 | 1,00,000 | 75,000 | 75,000 | 1,50,000 | 1,12,500 | 6,000 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Shih Tzu | Foreign | Small | 20,000 | 35,000 | 27,500 | 35,000 | 60,000 | 47,500 | 5,500 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Siberian Husky | Foreign | Medium | 40,000 | 60,000 | 50,000 | 60,000 | 90,000 | 75,000 | 10,000 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Tibetan Mastiff | Foreign | Giant | 50,000 | 1,00,000 | 75,000 | 1,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 1,50,000 | 14,500 | Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Foreign | Toy | 20,000 | 40,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 | 60,000 | 47,500 | 5,000 | Rs 20,000 to 50,000 |
Each breed has a full guide with price notes, city suitability and health risks. Start from our breed directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a puppy in India?
Across 58 breeds, the median pet-quality puppy costs Rs 30,000 and the average is Rs 36,836. A KCI-registered puppy costs a median Rs 56,250. The ranges were compiled by dogeats.in from breeder and marketplace listings in October 2026.
What is the most expensive dog breed in India?
By pet-quality midpoint, the Samoyed and Dogo Argentino are the most expensive at Rs 1 lakh, with ranges reaching Rs 1.2 lakh. With KCI papers, Samoyed, Bernese Mountain Dog, Dogo Argentino, French Bulldog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Tibetan Mastiff can reach Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 2 lakh.
What is the cheapest dog breed in India?
The Indian Pariah Dog, which is usually free to adopt and rarely costs more than Rs 3,000. Among bought breeds, the Mudhol Hound (Rs 3,000 to 10,000) and Chippiparai (Rs 5,000 to 12,000) are the cheapest.
How much does a Labrador cost in India?
A pet-quality Labrador puppy costs Rs 8,000 to 30,000, and a KCI-registered one Rs 30,000 to 60,000. Running costs are about Rs 4,000 to 9,000 a month.
Is a KCI-registered puppy worth the extra money?
KCI papers add a median Rs 25,000, or 1.78 times the pet-quality price. Papers record parentage, not health. The extra is worth it only if the breeder also shows the parents' hip, elbow or eye results.
Why are Indian dog breeds so cheap?
Nine Indian breeds have a median price of Rs 10,000, against Rs 35,000 for foreign breeds. Most are regional breeds with little metro demand, and no import costs are involved.
Is a cheap puppy a scam?
Not always, but a popular foreign breed far below its usual range is a warning sign. A Samoyed, Shiba Inu or French Bulldog offered at Rs 10,000 online is very likely an advance-fee scam. Never pay before seeing the puppy with its mother.
Do dog prices differ between cities?
Yes. Our breed guides note that prices in Mumbai and Delhi typically run 15 to 30 percent above smaller cities. The ranges in this index are national and do not adjust for city.
Methodology and limitations
Price ranges were compiled by dogeats.in from breeder and marketplace listings for our 58 breed guides, October 2026. Each breed has a pet-quality range (no papers, or the typical price) and a KCI-registered range.
For each range we use the midpoint, the average of the low and high figure, to rank and group breeds. Medians are used for group comparisons because a few costly breeds skew averages.
The KCI comparison covers 56 breeds. The Indian Pariah Dog has no KCI range and the Bully Kutta's KCI price is listed as unverifiable, so both are left out of that section.
Monthly running cost is the midpoint of each guide's monthly total. Size class uses the midpoint of adult weight from the breed standards recorded in each guide.
Sources
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Dog Breeding and Marketing) Rules, 2017, G.S.R. 496(E), as notified by the Government of Odisha, Breeder registration, Rs 5,000 fee, two-year validity, eight-week minimum sale age, microchipping
- Kennel Club of India, What KCI registration covers: litter and single dog registration, transfer of ownership
- American Kennel Club, Labrador Retriever breed standard, Adult weight ranges used for size classes
- Also consulted: dogeats.in breed guides.
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