How much does a pug actually cost?
Which costs and prices come up to me when I have one Buy or adopt a pug would like?
We clarify these and other questions about the financial pug situation in today’s article. It’s important to get familiar with the cost of a dog to deal with exactly.
You will see that a lot comes together or can come together.
Pets always cost money. The question is whether you can get away cheaply with a pug or whether the little Molosser might cost you more money than other dog breeds?
Let’s go!
Pug Price: Acquisition costs & initial equipment
Dogs not only cost money every day, every month and every year. A large cost point is already the Acquisition and initial equipment for your pug.
We have broken down and listed all costs for you below.
Pug puppy price from breeder
€1000-1600
New boobs are expensive. A Pug puppy from the breeder costs between €1000 and €1600 – although this price range is not set in stone.
Depending on your ancestry, your pug may also be more expensive!
Important to know:
If you come across pugs that are being sold for significantly less money, there is very likely something wrong with them!
Unscrupulous breeders see their opportunity in ignorant dog parents and sell animals that have been raised under poor conditions. The dogs are often very ill and the parent animals are abused for breeding.
So you have to look very carefully here so as not to support the wrong people!
Pug adoption from the animal shelter
€250-350
If you want to adopt a pug, all you have to do is pay one to an animal welfare organization or animal shelter Protection fee of about 250 – 350 €to take over the animal.
Pug initial equipment & one-time costs table
What costs do dog owners have to reckon with for the initial equipment of their pug?
Dog food40 – 70 €Dog bed30 – 100 €Toys5 – 25 €Transport boxapprox. 100 €Water bowl / feeding bowl 20 – 40 €Dog brushapprox. 5 €Dog shampooapprox. 5 €collar / harness / leash20 – 60 €vaccination50 – 70 €castration200 – 600 €microchip30 – 50 €
How much does a pug cost? Acquisition costs & initial equipment in total
1505 – 2725 €
The Costs for purchasing and initial equipment for your pug lie between 1505 – 2725 €.
However, since this calculation includes many variable costs, the costs can fluctuate both upwards and downwards.
You may want to buy 3 luxury dog beds and duplicate leash, collar and harness.
Maybe your pug shouldn’t be neutered at all and you still have a carrier from your previous dog at home.
So you can see that we have only listed here what CAN happen to you as a first-time dog owner!
How much does a pug cost a month?
€127 – €530 per month
Your pug will cost you around €127 – €530 a month.
Why is this price range realistic?
Even if you don’t have to spend quite as much money on your dog every month, there can always be unforeseen costs.
Dietary supplements, a disassembled dog bed, illnesses, injuries and medication, insurance of your choice and even joint excursions need to be paid for.
Dog Food
40 – 70 € per month
A species-appropriate and balanced diet contributes significantly to the health of your dog!
So you shouldn’t save at this point. Please buy exclusively high-quality dog food and natural treats for your pug.
Healthcare & Vet Visits
€25 – €100 per month
This post is very important especially for pug dog owners!
Not only the annual vaccination, worming and tick repellent want to be paid for.
Since your pug in the category torment breeding falls are very likely higher vet bills approach you than other dog breeds!
So feel free to set up a Pug savings account for your Pug!
Sad but true:
Unfortunately, the cute pug has had to take a lot in the course of domestication. In order to correspond to the child pattern, the pug’s snout was bred almost completely and it often suffers from severe shortness of breath.
Please inform yourself very precisely about torture breeding and only get a pug if you know for sure that it comes from responsible breeding (or from 2nd hand) and therefore it has a fair chance of a healthy life!
Care
€5 – €20 per month
The maintenance effort for your pug is mediocre. Its short coat is easy to care for.
The deeps skin folds however, need your attention regularly, just like them control of the ears on inflammation and the claw care.
dog tax
€5 – €15 per month
The Dog tax costs vary depending on where you live. Please inform yourself before moving in a dog at your Citizens Advice Bureau!
insurances
€2 – €25 per month
One Dog Liability Insurance we can warmly recommend it to you. It also doesn’t devour large monthly costs. In some federal states, dog liability insurance is mandatory.
All other insurances are your decision. Perhaps you have already thought about dog health insurance.
Dog School & Training
€50 – €300 per month
This item is also very variable. Maybe you get along so well with your pug that you don’t even need a dog school or a dog trainer.
However, difficulties can always arise and it is then helpful if you have saved a little money, which you can now put into the relationship with your dog.
(You would save money for your children’s education, wouldn’t you?)
Conclusion
For the Acquisition and initial equipment of your pug you are welcome to between 1505 – 2725 € plan on. But that’s not all!
The monthly costs for your pug lie somewhere in between €127-530.
Does this fit into your budget?
Please calculate exactly Can you afford to own a dog? Nothing is worse than not helping an animal, not being able to take care of it properly or having to give it back because you miscalculated!
If you have any questions about this important topic, please leave us a comment below this article. We’re happy to tell you everything we know about the cost of a pug.
Thank you for reading and see you next time!