Dog Prices in Pakistan: What Changes the Price, Breed by Breed

The same breed can be advertised cheaply by one seller and for much more by another. Both sellers can be honest. This guide explains what sits behind the gap, breed by breed. It also covers what the price leaves out and what to check before you pay.

Pets Bazar is a marketplace. Sellers post their own dogs and set their own asking prices, and we do not set or suggest any price. Where the site has enough ads for a breed, a price band under that breed shows what sellers are asking now. If there are too few ads, no band appears. Treat any asking price as a starting point for a conversation, not a fixed rate.

Why the same breed has two prices

Six things change the price of a dog the most:

• Papers. A pedigree from a kennel club, with the parents registered, raises the price a lot. Many puppies called "pedigree" in adverts have no papers at all, so ask to see them.
• The parents' health tests. These are hip and elbow X-rays for German Shepherds, Labradors and Rottweilers, and eye tests for Huskies. A breeder who tests usually asks more, and it is worth paying for.
• Age and training. A young puppy is usually the cheapest. A trained adult guard dog usually costs much more than a puppy of the same breed.
• Bloodline and import. Puppies from imported parents, and dogs brought in from abroad, are among the most expensive.
• City. Big cities have more sellers, so you have more choice and can compare. Buying from another city can add a delivery cost.
• Colour. Sellers often ask more for a "rare" colour, such as a solid black German Shepherd or a blue-eyed Husky. Colour does not make a dog healthier or better tempered.

German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is one of the most common big breeds in Pakistan and one of the easiest to find. Many sellers still call it an Alsatian, which is the old British name for the same dog. Ask whether the puppy has a short or a long coat. Ask which kennel club issued the papers. Our German Shepherd guide explains the coats, the body and the health checks in detail.

When there are enough ads, the band below shows what sellers are asking now.

Doberman

Dobermans are bought mostly as guard dogs. Some sellers crop the ears and dock the tail before sale and ask more for it. This is not needed, it hurts the dog, and it is banned in many countries. Dobermans can carry a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy. Ask whether either parent has had a heart scan.

When there are enough ads, the band below shows what sellers are asking now.

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador is one of the most popular family dogs in Pakistan, and many people sell them. Black and yellow are the common colours, and sellers often ask more for chocolate. Labradors love food and put on weight easily. Over their life, food costs far more than the puppy did. Ask for the parents' hip results.

When there are enough ads, the band below shows what sellers are asking now.

Siberian Husky

Huskies look wonderful in photos but suffer in a Pakistani summer. In the hot months they need a cool room, often with air conditioning. They also need exercise every day and a high, secure wall, because they escape and run. For these reasons, some owners give up their Husky within a year. Ask for the parents' eye test results.

When there are enough ads, the band below shows what sellers are asking now.

Rottweiler

Rottweilers are bought mostly as guard dogs. A well-bred Rottweiler is calm. A badly bred one may not be. Meet the mother and judge her temper before you look at the puppies. Hip problems are common in the breed, so ask for the parents' X-ray results.

When there are enough ads, the band below shows what sellers are asking now.

Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are harder to find in Pakistan than Labradors. They usually cost more to buy. Their long coat needs brushing twice a week, and they shed a lot. The same hip and eye checks as for the Labrador apply.

When there are enough ads, the band below shows what sellers are asking now.

Pitbull and American Bully

Pitbull-type dogs and American Bullies are advertised widely, usually without papers. Their price depends mostly on the size and look of the parents. Some cities and housing societies have rules on these dogs, so check before you buy. We do not show a price band for them.

Smaller and companion breeds

• Pomeranian: a tiny dog with a thick coat. Very small "teacup" dogs are often advertised for more, and they have more health problems.
• Shih Tzu: a calm house dog. The long coat needs daily brushing or a regular trim.
• Beagle: friendly and loud, and hard to keep away from the dinner table.
• Bulldog (English and French): among the most expensive breeds to buy and to keep. Both suffer badly in heat. Ask the seller about the parents' breathing.
• Poodle: a clever dog that sheds very little. It comes in toy, miniature and standard sizes.

When there are enough ads, a band for each of these breeds appears below and shows what sellers are asking now.

What the price does not include

Plan for the first year as well as the dog. These costs come on top of the price:

• Vaccinations and deworming, with boosters every year.
• Food every month. A large dog eats a lot, and good food is the biggest cost over its life.
• Neutering or spaying, if you plan it with your vet.
• A crate, bowls, a lead, a collar and bedding.
• Vet visits for check-ups and anything unexpected, and more for tests.
• Grooming for long-coated breeds, and training if you need help.

For many dogs, the first year of care costs more than the dog itself.

Frequently asked questions

Which dog is cheapest to buy? Among popular breeds, Labradors and German Shepherds without papers are usually the easiest to find at a lower price. That is because so many people sell them. Local mixed-breed and desi dogs often need a home and can make good guard dogs.

Which dog is most expensive? Dogs from imported parents, show-quality American Bullies and English Bulldogs are usually at the top. Trained adult guard dogs also cost a lot.

Is it cheaper to buy a dog in Lahore or Karachi? There is no fixed rule. The seller and the dog matter more than the city. Check the band on the breed page for what sellers are asking now. Remember that buying from another city can add a delivery cost.

What is a fair price for a German Shepherd puppy? There is no single fair price. Look at the band in the German Shepherd section, which shows what sellers are asking now. Then judge the puppy itself. A puppy with real papers and tested parents is worth more than one without. Do not pay more for colour alone.

Are prices going up? Pets Bazar does not set prices, so we cannot say where they will go. The bands come from sellers' asking prices in live ads. They change as sellers post new ads and change their prices.

Finding a dog on Pets Bazar

Every dog ad on Pets Bazar shows the city, age, gender and the seller's own asking price. You chat with the seller directly. Browse all dogs for sale, and open a breed page for its live price band. Read our guide to buying a pet safely in Pakistan before you pay anything. After you buy, find a vet clinic near you for the first check-up.