You may be considering a Chinese Shar-Pei dog for your next pet. One of the first things you’ll need to know is, “can I afford to buy a Shar-Pei puppy?” and “how much do they cost?”. Of course prices will depend on a lot of factors – such as the puppy’s bloodline or lineage, how reputable your breeder is, whether it’s a male or female puppy, and the puppy’s location. Below you will find a guide to the cost of Shar-Pei puppies across different countries. If the initial purchase price of a Shar-Pei is too high, then you can also consider adopting a Shar-Pei as well from your local shelter.
What is a Chinese Shar-Pei dog?
The Chinese Shar-Pei breed, as its name suggests, originated from China as a watch dog. Its most noticeable feature is its wrinkly, folded skin and sunken eyes. It has a short coat and is of medium size in stature. As they were bred to be watch dogs, Shar-Pei’s are suspicious of strangers and other dogs. Solid black, red, fawn and cream are common colors for this breed.
Chinese Shar-Pei Dog Cost
1. Shar-Pei Dog Cost in the USA
According to petbudget, most Chinese Shar-Pei puppies can be had for between $750 to $1800 USD. However, on average, the cost of the breed in the USA will set you back $1000 USD.
2. Shar-Pei Dog Cost in the UK
In the UK, puppy listings over at pets4homes (a UK pet listing website), show a range of £600 to £2500 GBP (about to $800 to $3300 USD) at the time of writing, for the Chinese Shar-Pei breed.
3. Shar-Pei Dog Cost in Australia
In Australia, according to Burke’s Backyard, a Chinese Shar-Pei pup costs between $800 to $1500 AUD (which is roughly $600 to $1100 USD at the time of writing).
Other Costs for a Chinese Shar-Pei
Of course, the cost of owning a Chinese Shar-Pei, like any other dog, doesn’t end there. There will be other once-off or ongoing costs to consider. Again, these will vary from country to country. However, here are some extra costs you may not have thought of:
- Setup costs: for buying a dog bed, leash, feeding bowls, toys
- Dog food costs: for wet food, dry food, raw/fresh foods and treats
- Dog grooming costs: for baths, nail trimming, hair trimming and teeth cleaning costs
- Veterinary costs: for desexing/spaying/neutering, microchipping, vaccinations, health checkups, emergency surgeries
- Pet insurance costs: for medical veterinary costs you may encounter, like emergency surgeries
- Pet sitting costs: for when you are away on holidays and need someone else to look after your pet
