How much does a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy cost?

You’re paying for more than just a wrinkly face when you buy a Dogue de Bordeaux puppy. These dogs are expensive because breeding them responsibly is costly and complicated. First, they’re prone to serious health issues—hip and elbow dysplasia, bloat, and dilated cardiomyopathy—so ethical breeders spend heavily on health testing. That means OFA certifications, cardiac exams, and radiographs, all before breeding even happens. Then there’s the whelping: their large heads and broad shoulders make natural birth risky, so most litters are delivered via C-section. That’s major surgery, which runs hundreds to over a thousand dollars per litter. Add in prenatal care, milk replacer for the pups, and early vet checks, and costs pile up fast. The breed’s not super popular—ranked 67 by the AKC—so supply is limited, but demand remains steady for their gentle giant reputation. That keeps prices up. A puppy priced below $1800 should raise red flags. It likely means corners were cut: no health testing, backyard breeding, or worse, a puppy mill. You’ll often pay more upfront to avoid massive vet bills later. With Dogues, the cheapest option usually becomes the most expensive one.