Live NZ price guide
Dog Breed Prices NZ
Puppy prices for 193 breeds in New Zealand, pulled live from our breed profiles and grouped by budget. SPCA adoption fees are the same for every breed: $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years and $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. Click any breed for its full profile, temperament and care costs.
✓ Checked means we compared that breed's price against current NZ Trade Me listings and breeder pages in the month shown (36 of 193 so far). Ranges without a tick are indicative estimates from our breed profiles and have not been re-checked yet — confirm the price with the breeder before you commit.
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Under $1,000
Mostly working lines, crossbreeds, and breeds with strong NZ supply — adoption is often the best route here too.
| Breed | NZ price range |
|---|---|
| Border Collie✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Border Collie puppies were advertised at $550 – $2,900 NZD (TradeMe asking prices, Sept 2026; median $2,000; 20 litters). The cheapest were mostly from working farm dogs. In colour-priced litters, merle and tri-colour pups asked $400 – $700 more than black-and-white. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Foxhound | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Staffordshire Terrier | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Australian Kelpie | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Black and Tan Coonhound | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| English Springer Spaniel | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Keeshond | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Miniature Pinscher | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Poodle (Miniature) | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Siberian Husky✓ Checked Sep 2026 | $800 - $3,500 NZD — lower end is typically unregistered family litters on Trade Me, upper end registered pedigree lines; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Silky Terrier | $800 - $2,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
$1,000 – $2,000
The mid-market: many popular family breeds from registered breeders sit in this range.
| Breed | NZ price range |
|---|---|
| Alaskan Husky | $1,000 - $3,500 NZD from reputable performance dog breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Australian Cattle Dog | $1,000 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Catahoula Leopard Dog | $1,000 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Labrador Retriever✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Labrador puppies were advertised at $1,000 – $3,000 NZD (TradeMe asking prices, Sept 2026; median $1,550; 12 litters). The two litters sold with Dogs NZ papers asked $2,200 and $3,000. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Cavoodle (Cavalier x Poodle)✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Cavoodle puppies were advertised at $1,200 – $3,000 NZD (TradeMe asking prices, Sept 2026; median $2,500; 29 litters). Half of the litters asked between $2,100 and $2,500. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Wire Fox Terrier | $1,200 – $2,500 NZD from registered Dogs NZ breeders. |
| Akbash Dog | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders (if available, as they are less common); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Bulldog | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Cocker Spaniel | $1,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Eskimo Dog | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Eskimo Dog (Miniature) | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Australian Silky Terrier | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Australian Terrier | $1,500 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Basenji | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Basset Hound | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bedlington Terrier | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bluetick Coonhound | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Boston Terrier | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Boxer | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bull Terrier | $1,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bull Terrier (Miniature) | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Cairn Terrier | $1,500 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Chesapeake Bay Retriever | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Chinese Crested | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Dalmatian | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Dutch Shepherd | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| English Setter | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| English Shepherd | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Flat-Coated Retriever | $1,500 – $2,500 NZD from registered Dogs NZ breeders. |
| German Pinscher | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Gordon Setter | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Harrier | $1,500 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Irish Setter | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Lhasa Apso | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Maltese | $1,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Manchester Terrier | $1,500 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Norwegian Elkhound | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Old English Sheepdog | $1,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Pekingese | $1,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Plott | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Pointer | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Rat Terrier | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Redbone Coonhound | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Rough Collie | $1,500-$3,500+ NZD is a broad pedigree-breed guide where available; verify current Dogs NZ breeder/litter information and health testing. |
| Saluki | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Schipperke | $1,500 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders (NZKC); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Scottish Terrier | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Shetland Sheepdog | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Shih Tzu | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Smooth Collie | $1,500-$3,500+ NZD is a broad pedigree-breed guide where available; availability may be limited, so verify Dogs NZ breeder listings and current litters. |
| Smooth Fox Terrier | $1,500 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Most purebred puppies are advertised at $1,500 – $4,000 NZD (TradeMe asking prices, Sept 2026; median $2,500). Puppies sold with Dogs NZ pedigree papers were advertised at $3,500 – $4,000. Adoption: SPCA $399 (puppy under 5 months) or $149 (dog 5 months – 8 years); a Christchurch bull-breed rescue charges $350 including desexing. |
| Standard Schnauzer | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Tibetan Spaniel | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Toy Fox Terrier | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Treeing Walker Coonhound | $1,500 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Welsh Springer Spaniel | $1,500 – $2,500 NZD from registered Dogs NZ breeders. |
| West Highland White Terrier | $1,500-$3,500+ NZD from reputable breeders is a broad guide; adoption may be lower. Verify current Dogs NZ breeder/litter information and health practices. |
| Whippet | $1,500 – $3,000 NZD from registered Dogs NZ breeders. |
| Dobermann✓ Checked Sep 2026 | $1,600 - $3,500 NZD from breeders (Trade Me listed range); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Airedale Terrier | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Akita | $1,800 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Beauceron | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Belgian Tervuren | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Brittany | $1,800 - $3,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Golden Retriever✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Golden Retriever puppies were advertised at $1,800 – $3,000 NZD (TradeMe asking prices, Sept 2026; median $2,200; 17 litters). Only one litter was advertised as Dogs NZ-registered, at $3,000. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Great Pyrenees | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Irish Terrier | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Kuvasz | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Norfolk Terrier | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Poodle (Standard) | $1,800 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Weimaraner | $1,800 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
$2,000 – $3,500
High-demand family favourites and breeds with smaller NZ breeding populations.
| Breed | NZ price range |
|---|---|
| Afghan Hound | $2,000 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Bully | $2,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Anatolian Shepherd Dog | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bearded Collie | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bordoodle | $2,000 – $4,500+ NZD from reputable NZ breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bouvier des Flandres | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bullmastiff | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Canaan Dog | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Chinese Shar-Pei | $2,000 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Finnish Spitz | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered NZKC breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| German Shepherd✓ Checked Sep 2026 | German Shepherd puppies were advertised at $2,000 – $3,850 NZD (TradeMe asking prices, Sept 2026; 6 litters, median $2,000). One breeder's website lists pups at $3,500. The German Shepherd Rescue Trust asks $300 – $350 to adopt a desexed dog. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| German Wirehaired Pointer | $2,000 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Japanese Chin | $2,000 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Japanese Spitz | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Lakeland Terrier | $2,000 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Olde English Bulldogge | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Poodle (Toy) | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Puli | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Pumi | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Schnoodle | $2,000 – $4,000+ NZD from reputable NZ breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Sealyham Terrier | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Spoodle | $2,000 – $4,500+ NZD from reputable NZ breeders (rare coat colours and multi-gen lines command premium prices); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Swedish Vallhund | $2,000 - $3,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Tibetan Terrier | $2,000 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Pug✓ Checked Sep 2026 | About $2,200–$2,500 NZD: asking prices for pug puppies advertised by four NZ sellers in September 2026 (none on TradeMe). SPCA dog adoption fees are $399 for a puppy under 5 months and $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, if a pug is available. |
| Affenpinscher | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Alaskan Malamute | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| American Water Spaniel | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Appenzeller Sennenhund | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Australian Shepherd | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Basset Bleu de Gascogne | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Belgian Malinois✓ Checked Sep 2026 | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders (rare in NZ); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bichon Frisé | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bloodhound | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Boerboel | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Borzoi | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Boykin Spaniel | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bracco Italiano | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Briard | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Caucasian Shepherd (Ovcharka) | $2,500 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| English Toy Spaniel | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders (NZKC); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| French Bulldog✓ Checked Sep 2026 | TradeMe has banned French Bulldog sales since 2018. On other NZ classified sites, puppies were advertised at $2,500 – $5,000 NZD (asking prices, Sept 2026; median $4,000, 9 litters). Litters advertised with registration papers mostly started at $4,000 – $5,000; Dogs NZ is the only NZ pedigree registry. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Giant Schnauzer | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Goldendoodle | $2,500 – $4,800+ NZD from reputable NZ breeders (Miniatures and red/apricot multi-gen coats command premium prices); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Groodle | $2,500 – $5,000+ NZD from reputable NZ breeders (rare coat colours and smaller sizes command premium prices); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Havanese | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Labradoodle | $2,500 – $4,500+ NZD from registered or reputable NZ breeders (rare colours and multi-gen coats command the highest prices); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Norwich Terrier | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Papillon | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Pomsky | $2,500 – $5,000+ NZD from specialized breeders (prices are high due to mandatory veterinary costs for Artificial Insemination); $150 – $450 NZD via rescues such as the SPCA. |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | $2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Spanish Water Dog | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Spinone Italiano | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Vizsla | $2,500 - $4,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Cocker Spaniel✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Purebred Cocker Spaniel puppies advertised in NZ in August-September 2026 had asking prices of about $2,600-$3,000 (TradeMe listings and one breeder's own price page). Dogs NZ-registered breeders generally don't publish prices, so ask them directly. Asking prices are not final sale prices. |
| Bernedoodle | $3,000 – $5,000+ NZD from reputable NZ breeders (tricolour coats resembling traditional Bernese markings command the highest premium); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Chinook | $3,000 - $6,000 NZD from registered breeders (due to rarity); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Clumber Spaniel | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| English Toy Terrier | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Eurasier | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Field Spaniel | $3,000 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Finnish Lapphund | $3,000 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Glen of Imaal Terrier | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders (due to rarity); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Griffon Bruxellois | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Komondor | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Kooikerhondje | $3,000 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Newfoundland | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Pharaoh Hound | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders (they are a rare breed in NZ); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Russian Toy | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Scottish Deerhound | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Thai Ridgeback | $3,000 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
$3,500 and up
Rare breeds, designer crosses in peak demand, and imports — waitlists are common.
| Breed | NZ price range |
|---|---|
| Alano Español | $3,500 - $6,000 NZD from registered breeders (if available locally, otherwise import costs apply); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Barbet | $3,500 - $6,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Cotón de Tuléar | $3,500 - $6,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Lagotto Romagnolo | $3,500 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Leonberger | $3,500 - $5,000 NZD from registered breeders; SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Azawakh | $4,000 - $8,000 NZD from registered breeders; $150-$350 NZD adoption via sighthound rescues (rarely available) |
| Norwegian Lundehund | $4,000 - $6,000 NZD from registered breeders (due to rarity); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Bernese Mountain Dog✓ Checked Sep 2026 | $5,500 - $6,000 NZD from registered breeders (two NZ breeders publish pricing); beware of "$600-$800 Bernese" ads — recognised scam pattern. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
Restricted in New Zealand
These breeds come with legal restrictions in New Zealand, so we don't list a price. Read the profile before considering one.
- American Pit Bull Terrier — No verified NZ price. The American Pit Bull Terrier type is a Schedule 4 breed under the Dog Control Act 1996: it cannot be imported into New Zealand, and councils must classify these dogs as menacing.
- Dogo Argentino — No verified NZ price. The Dogo Argentino is a Schedule 4 breed under the Dog Control Act 1996: it cannot be imported into New Zealand, and councils must classify these dogs as menacing.
- Perro de Presa Canario — No verified NZ price. The Perro de Presa Canario is a Schedule 4 breed under the Dog Control Act 1996: it cannot be imported into New Zealand, and councils must classify these dogs as menacing.
Price on enquiry
There isn't enough published NZ pricing for these breeds to give a fair range — see each entry for what we found, and ask the breeders directly for a current quote.
| Breed | What we found |
|---|---|
| Beagle✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No NZ beagle puppy prices were published as of September 2026; breeders quote prices on enquiry. SPCA dog adoption fees are $399 for a puppy under 5 months and $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, if a beagle is available. |
| Cane Corso✓ Checked Sep 2026 | NZ Cane Corso breeders rarely advertise prices publicly — contact NZKC-registered breeders directly for current pricing and expect a waitlist for this rare breed. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Registered NZ breeders quote prices on enquiry; none we checked publish a price, and only five purebred Cavalier litters were advertised on TradeMe, too few for a reliable range (Sept 2026). SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Chihuahua✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No reliable NZ price range yet: registered breeders quote on enquiry (some charge a waiting-list fee that comes off the puppy price), and too few purebred Chihuahua puppies are advertised to set one. Adoption via SPCA is $399 for a puppy under 5 months or $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, plus a $2.50 service charge. New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue sets a fee for each dog. |
| Chow Chow✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Chow Chows are rare in NZ — no litters listed on Trade Me as of September 2026. The only published NZ estimate (pets.org.nz, May 2026) suggests $2,500 - $5,000+ NZD but is unverified against actual sales; contact NZKC-registered breeders directly. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Dachshund✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Registered NZ breeders quote prices on enquiry; none we checked publish a price (Sept 2026). Adoption: SPCA fees (all breeds) are $399 for a puppy under 5 months and $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years. No Dachshund-specific rescue was found in NZ. |
| English Bulldog✓ Checked Sep 2026 | TradeMe has banned English Bulldog sales since 2018. Registered NZ breeders quote prices on enquiry; none we checked publish a price, and too few puppies were advertised elsewhere to give a reliable figure (Sept 2026). SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Great Dane✓ Checked Sep 2026 | NZ Great Dane breeders rarely advertise prices publicly — contact NZKC-registered breeders or Great Dane rescue directly for current pricing. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Greyhound✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No Greyhound puppies were advertised on TradeMe and the one Dogs NZ-listed litter gives no price (Sept 2026), so we can't give a purchase price. Retired racing greyhounds can be adopted instead: Greyhounds as Pets charges $450; two other rehoming groups charge $380. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Heading Dog | Varies widely by working ability, age, and training. Farm-bred pups and trained dogs are priced differently; verify current NZ farm-dog, breeder, trial, or rescue listings before quoting exact cost. |
| Huntaway✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No Dogs NZ-registered breeders listed Huntaways when we checked on 30 September 2026, and too few pups are listed at any one time to give a reliable price range, so ask sellers directly. At a January 2026 working-dog auction near Whanganui, huntaways averaged $6,500. These are auction sale prices for working dogs, not pup prices. |
| Irish Wolfhound✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Dogs NZ lists only two registered Irish Wolfhound breeders, with no litters currently listed; neither publishes a price we could find, and no Irish Wolfhound puppies were advertised on TradeMe (Sept 2026). SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Italian Greyhound✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No Italian Greyhound puppies were advertised on TradeMe, and Dogs NZ listed no litters or breeders for the breed (Sept 2026), so we can't give a reliable current price. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Jack Russell Terrier✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No reliable NZ price range yet: registered breeders quote on enquiry, and too few purebred Jack Russell puppies are advertised to set one. Adoption via SPCA is $399 for a puppy under 5 months or $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Maltipoo✓ Checked Sep 2026 | We found no NZ Maltipoo breeder publishing a price, and only one Maltese–Poodle cross litter was advertised on TradeMe (Sept 2026), too few for a reliable range. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if one is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Mastiff✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No Mastiff (English Mastiff) puppies were advertised on TradeMe, and Dogs NZ listed no litters or breeders for the breed (Sept 2026), so we can't give a reliable current price. Bullmastiff and Neapolitan Mastiff prices are for different breeds. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Miniature Schnauzer✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No verified NZ price range. Registered breeders quote prices directly, so ask the breeder for the price and for the parents' health-test results. |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No verified NZ price range. Pembroke litters in NZ are infrequent and registered breeders quote prices directly, so contact breeders (or the Dogs NZ litter list) and expect a wait. |
| Pomeranian✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Dogs NZ-registered Pomeranian breeders quote prices directly, so ask the breeder for a current quote and what it includes (Dogs NZ registration papers, microchip, first vaccination). SPCA NZ adoption fees are $399 for a puppy under 5 months and $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years. |
| Rottweiler✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Registered NZ breeders quote prices on enquiry; none we checked publish a price, and only six Rottweiler litters were advertised on TradeMe, too few for a reliable range (Sept 2026). Rottweiler Rescue & Rehoming NZ lists adult adoption fees of $450–$500. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Saint Bernard✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No Saint Bernard puppies were advertised on TradeMe or Dogz Online when we checked (Sept 2026), and the NZ breed club and breeder website we checked publish no price. Ask registered breeders directly. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Samoyed✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Registered NZ breeders quote prices on enquiry; none we checked publish a price, and no purebred Samoyed puppies were advertised on TradeMe (Sept 2026). SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Shiba Inu✓ Checked Sep 2026 | Registered NZ breeders quote prices on enquiry; none we checked publish a price, and only one Shiba Inu litter was advertised on TradeMe (Sept 2026), too few for a reliable range. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
| Tibetan Mastiff✓ Checked Sep 2026 | No Tibetan Mastiff puppies were advertised on TradeMe, and Dogs NZ listed no litters or breeders for the breed (Sept 2026), so we can't give a reliable current price. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. |
Cane Corso, Doberman & Belgian Malinois prices in NZ
Three of the most-searched guard and working breeds right now. Full temperament, legal notes and running costs are on each profile:
Cane Corso price NZ
NZ Cane Corso breeders rarely advertise prices publicly — contact NZKC-registered breeders directly for current pricing and expect a waitlist for this rare breed. SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge.
Doberman price NZ
$1,600 - $3,500 NZD from breeders (Trade Me listed range); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge.
Belgian Malinois price NZ
$2,500 - $4,500 NZD from registered breeders (rare in NZ); SPCA adoption fees (any dog, if this breed is available): $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge.
Looking for cats instead? See cat breed prices NZ.
Buying safely: before you pay
Price is only half the decision — the breeder matters more. Our breed-specific breeder guides cover the health tests to demand and the red flags to avoid: Labrador, German Shepherd, Cavoodle, French Bulldog, English Bulldog and Golden Retriever.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dog cost in NZ?
It depends heavily on the breed — use the table above. For the breeds we have checked against current NZ Trade Me listings and breeder pages, most puppies are advertised between about $1,500 and $3,000, a few breeds cost more (Bernese Mountain Dogs $5,500–$6,000), and many registered breeders only quote on enquiry. SPCA adoption is $399 for a puppy under 5 months or $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years, plus a $2.50 service charge. The purchase price is only the start — budget for food, vet care, registration and insurance.
Why do prices for the same breed vary so much?
Health testing, registered (NZKC/Dogs NZ) vs unregistered breeders, lineage, colour, and demand all move prices. A cheap puppy from an unregistered breeder often costs more later in vet bills — see our breeder guides for the health tests to ask about before you pay.
Is it cheaper to adopt?
Almost always. SPCA adoption fees are the same for every breed: $399 for a puppy under 5 months, $149 for a dog aged 5 months to 8 years and $75 for a senior dog (9+), plus a $2.50 service charge. The dog is already desexed, microchipped and vaccinated, and the fee includes lifetime registration on the NZ Companion Animal Register. Breed availability is less predictable, but crossbreeds and adult dogs make outstanding companions.
What ongoing costs should I budget for?
Food, annual vet care, council registration, flea and worm treatment and insurance all add up, and large and brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds tend to cost more. See our cost of owning a dog guide for a full NZD breakdown.
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- Dog FoodStart with food that matches your dog's life stage and activity level — and change brands slowly over 7–10 days.
- Dog TreatsTraining rewards and everyday treats — small, soft pieces work best for consistent reinforcement.
- Dog ToysA small rotation of chew, fetch, and puzzle toys usually works better than buying a large variety at once.
- Dog GroomingA gentle brush and the right shampoo make maintenance easier — especially for dogs that get muddy on walks.
- Leads & HarnessesComfort matters: padded contact points and adjustable fit help reduce rubbing on longer walks or tramping weekends.
- Flea & Worm TreatmentFor NZ conditions, look for protection that fits your routine (monthly vs longer-lasting) and your dog's weight range.