The German Shepherd is a perfect blend of intelligence and strength, making them an ultimate companion. It is one of the most popular dogs and the second most popular breed in the United States. The trainability, obedience, and loyalty of this breed of dog have made them one of the most preferred dogs in police and armies. They are 24-26 inches tall, weigh around 75 to 95 pounds, and have medium-length double coats. They have been stated as guard dogs. Let’s discuss their price range in different countries.  

In the USA

The cost of a German Shepherd ranges from $1,200 to $4,000. The average price is $2,400. The price would increase for the dogs with show-quality and hence with sport champion parents. You may have to pay around $2,500 to $12,000 or more for the best quality breed.

  • You would need to pay some advance amount for the ranges of $380 to $570 with registrations and vaccinations from that you can save some money and time. 
  • The yearly cost of food for this dog would be around $50 to $630. You can feed with a food diet that will cost you less. 

In the UK

The average price of a German Shepherd in the UK is $3,200 and would be between $2,000 to $4,300. So, the charges of dogs vary according to the quality, lineage, color, age, type, size, and breeder. 

  • The breeder can charge you anything according to their investment over the dog. You may need to pay some extra debit for their registration and vaccination process. 
  • You must keep in mind that these dogs need extra space for their activities and exercises.

In Australia

For an 8-week old puppy, you may expect to pay around $1,300 to $1,500. This range varies from breeder to breeder and from location to location. If you buy the puppy from a reputed breeder, you will get a registered and fully vaccinated puppy. The breeder will also provide you with the medical certificate of your dog. 

  • You can also expect to pay more for a puppy than an adult dog unless the adult one is trained and has some quality skills. 
  • As a dog lover, you may find a purebred in rescue shelters, which will cost you half of the actual price.
  • You could expect to pay more for the one popular color of dog-like German Shepherd and are famous in Black-Tan color. So these colored dogs would be pricier than the others.

In India

The cost of a German shepherd is between ₨15,000 to ₨85,000. A puppy with 6-8 weeks old costs you around ₨10,000 to ₨15,000.

There are some other factors that you need to consider like一

Do you have enough space to keep this breed inside? 

The size of this dog is quite big hence it needs enough space to move around. 

Do you have a devotion to providing them enough exercise? 

They are a herding breed hence need a lot of exercise to stay fit and healthy. So, these two factors are crucial to think about before adopting this dog. 

  • The price range may also differ from place to place. In India, it would vary from state to state, so the charges you may ask by the breeder depend on the location from where you buy them. 

In Canada

The German Shepherd costs between $500 to $3,000 in Canada, and the average cost is $1,600. This range varies according to their availability from place to place and the quality, age, size, color, and breed. This breed is loyal to its owners and protects them unconditionally.

Their leadership quality makes them perfect fighters and guards for the house and family. They love to be around people but can’t stand any strangers. So, introduce your dog to people at a young age to avoid harming them.