If you’re thinking of bringing a Boston Terrier home, one of the first things you’ll most likely be wondering is how much will this adorable little dog set you back.
The average price of Boston Terrier puppies ranges from $800 – $3500 depending on their bloodline, if it is bred by a registered breeder or if it is up for adoption.
In this guide, we’ve given you the information you need about Boston Terrier prices, as well as some handy tips about the other costs involved and finding the right breeder.
The cost of Boston Terrier puppies varies widely depending on several factors that we will explore later on, but the average price for a puppy will be between $800 and $3,500.
We wish it could be as simple as a one-price-fits-all Boston Terriers, but there are different factors that influence how much one of these adorable pups is going to cost. Here are some of the main contributors to the price of a Boston Terrier puppy:
If you choose to adopt your Boston Terrier puppy from a rescue shelter rather than finding one that’s for sale, you will be able to save money on the initial costs and will also have the satisfaction of welcoming a puppy in need into your family home.
Many rescue shelters will make sure your puppy is vaccinated, microchipped and registered as part of the price.
The cost of your Boston Terrier puppy may also be affected by its colour. The most common colours are black and brindle, whilst some of the rarest are blue and merle. Other rare colours are liver, brown, cream and red, and while they’re not accepted by the American Kennel Club standards, these coat types often come with a higher price tag due to their exclusivity.
Boston Terriers can be used to perform in the non-sporting categories of dog shows, and so if the mother and father of your puppy come from show breed quality, this may increase the price of your puppy.
One of the most important steps you can take in purchasing a puppy is sourcing a registered Boston Terrier breeder. Going through a reputable breeder can help minimise the risk of diseases by seeing the parents’ history and ensuring your puppy has had its necessary shots.
Here are our tips on how to choose a suitable breeder:
Reputable breeders will always make sure that their Boston Terrier puppies are fully vaccinated before they’re given to their new owners.
They will also usually be given a heartworm injection before being put up for sale.
Establishments that are breeding dogs irresponsibly will give their puppies to owners without them being vaccinated to save money.
Reputable breeders will let you meet the parents of your puppy before you agree to purchase them so that you can assess what traits they’re likely to inherit.
They will also have the parents DNA-tested to make sure that their Boston Terrier puppies will be healthy later in life.
A disreputable breeder will usually put their puppies up for sale when they’re at a very young age and aren’t yet ready to be sold in order to save money on feeding them.
If your puppy has been raised by a responsible breeder, it will not be given to you until they’re at least eight weeks old.
A good breeder will usually only focus on one or two dog breeds and will not breed any other dogs, unlike puppy mills that will often have puppies for sale from many other breeds.
Due to the fact that their Boston Terrier pups will be in high demand, a good, small breeder will often only have one litter available at a time.
However, puppy mills will always have a large supply of puppies ready to be sold, and they will usually be raised in a cramped, small kennel.
Most reputable pet homes will arrange for your Boston Terrier to be microchipped and registered before they are given to you.
They will also arrange for checkups with a vet to make sure that your dog is healthy.
Of course, the initial cost of buying a Boston Terrier is quite expensive, but over the years, the maintenance is what really costs more. But who says you can’t buy love?
Here are the most common maintenance costs that come with owning a Boston Terrier:
Generally, feeding your Boston Terrier will cost around $300 – $600 a year, depending on the type of dog food that you buy.
It’s always a good idea to take out pet insurance to help you with the costs of maintaining your dog’s health. For instance, a routine visit to the vet costs around $150, and flea and tick treatments cost around $30.
Other than the cost of buying the tools you need to groom your Boston, like a rubber curry brush, they aren’t that expensive to maintain. Boston Terriers have a short, fine-textured coat that is easy to clean and only requires a weekly brush and monthly bath to keep in check.
As with all dogs, owning a Boston Terrier isn’t cheap, but this loving and affectionate breed can make the perfect addition to any family. Frankly, we think they’re worth every penny!
Buying a new pooch is a big commitment that can be pretty expensive, so it’s always beneficial to have as much information about the costs involved before you decide which breed to choose.
Boston Terriers are fairly average when it comes to price, and you can keep the costs down even more by considering adoption rather than going through a breeder.
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