If you’re thinking of buying and owning a Beagle, one of the first things on your mind will most likely be the costs involved in doing so.
We’ve set out this detailed guide to give you the lowdown on how much these loveable scent hounds cost.
The average cost of Beagle puppies in Australia is between $500 and $3,000.
The price varies a lot depending on several factors, which we will cover next, but the current median price for Beagle puppies in Australia is $1,154.
Adopting a Beagle pup is a good way to save money and will also provide you with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve given a Beagle their forever home.
This will usually cost between $350 and $550, and the shelter will make sure your puppy is vaccinated and registered at no extra cost.
Beagles can make excellent show dogs, and if you’re looking for a puppy to perform in dog shows, you should expect to pay around $2,000 or even higher for a puppy that comes from a show-quality breed line.
Puppies that have been bred from parents who are top, winning show Beagles could cost as much as $6,000 if it come with a full pedigree history.
Most Beagle puppies will be born with bi-colour or tri-colour coats, and there are many different colour variations within this.
Puppies with solid-coloured coats are extremely rare, and buying one would cost a lot more than a puppy with a more common coat colour.
Choosing the right breeder goes further than just ensuring your Beagle isn’t a mixed breed; going through the right person will ensure you have a healthy pup. Here are some factors you need to focus on when looking for a suitable Beagle breeder.
A reputable breeder will usually be focused on one or two breeds of dog at the absolute maximum.
If you find a breeder that has multiple breeds, such as a litter of Cocker Spaniels, a litter of Dachshunds and a litter of Beagles, this is considered a puppy mill and should be avoided.
Reputable breeders will perform health tests and know the medical history of your Beagle puppy’s parents. This minimises the chance of your Beagle developing or being predisposed to health issues. They will also make sure that all of their Beagles are:
This information will usually be displayed on a reputable breeder’s website, and you should contact them to make sure that they do this.
Most reputable breeders will have a good reputation and a waiting list for their puppies. Generally, reputable breeders will be waiting for a litter to be born, and you’ll have to wait a while for them to have Beagle puppies for sale.
Puppy mills will have lots of Beagle pups ready to sell when you contact them, and they’ll usually be crammed into a small kennel while they wait to be sold.
A high-quality breeder will wait until their Beagles are at least eight weeks old before giving them to their new owners. Puppy mills will try to get rid of their Beagles when they’re as young as possible so that they don’t have to pay to feed them.
Reputable breeders will also usually send you photos of your puppy as it grows so that you’ll be sure that it’s old enough when you receive it.
The cost of your Beagle doesn’t stop after you’ve bought them, but now you have to pay for every aspect of keeping them happy and healthy. Here are some of the maintenance costs you can expect to pay for when owning a Beagle.
Beagles are known for having big appetites, but they can still be fed for a fairly low cost. On average, you should expect to pay around $30 a month to feed them.
Beagles are prone to certain health issues, such as hip dysplasia, and an operation for this can cost up to $6,000. Having them neutered or spayed will cost around $250 to $500.
You should also expect to pay a few hundred dollars a year for regular checkups.
Other than buying a few tools, like a curry brush or a grooming glove, grooming your Beagle shouldn’t cost you anything as this is easy to do at home.
Beagles have a wonderful temperament and make a joyful addition to most family homes. Buying and owning any dog is quite expensive, but the charming Beagle is more than worth it.
Beagles are fairly average when it comes to the cost of buying and owning one, and you should only ever take a puppy home if you’re certain that you can afford to give it the life it deserves. Remember to avoid puppy mills and that adopting a puppy is also an amazing option.
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