How much does a Schapendoes puppy cost?

Schapendoes puppies cost $1500 to $3500 because they’re rare, responsible breeding is expensive, and demand quietly outpaces supply. They’re in the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service, not fully recognized, so there are fewer breeders, and most reputable ones are deeply invested in health and temperament. You’re paying for extensive health testing—hips, eyes, and genetic screening for PRA and patellar luxation—which can cost breeders $500 or more per dog, per round. These dogs don’t have high litter sizes, and whelping can be tricky with medium-sized herding breeds, adding to the risk and cost. Because they’re not popular or trendy, you won’t find puppy mills churning them out, which keeps supply low but also means ethical breeders aren’t offsetting costs through volume. That average $2500 price reflects care, not profit. If you see a Schapendoes puppy under $1200, be wary. That’s below breeder cost unless corners were cut—likely no health testing, possibly poor living conditions, or the puppy might not even be purebred. Low prices often mean high vet bills later, especially with a breed predisposed to hip and eye issues. What you’re really buying at the higher end is transparency, genetic clarity, and a breeder who’ll stand behind their pups.