Boston Terrier – PetBudget

Welcoming a puppy into your home is a very happy moment but also comes with a cost. People are always looking for ways to save and want to find the best price for their puppy. Some future dog owners will set their maximum budget at $900 for the pup. This article was written to give them information on the different available breeds after reviewing thousands of ads from all over the US. The easiest breeds to find under $900 in the US will be Labradors, German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Mini American Shepherds, Shih Tzu, Goldens, Great Danes, Boxers, and mixed-breed dogs. Adoption could be a great alternative, as it usually costs between $50 and $500. Please read below to find 27 breeds you could buy for $900 and less and how challenging it is to find each one with this budget. We have also added more breeds that could be available according to our research, as well as a few tips to increase your chances of finding a cheap puppy. Always keep in mind that the pup's price is only the tip of the iceberg, and if you are genuinely interested in buying or adopting a specific breed, check our cost analysis to find all the information about how much owning your favorite dog will be (training, food, supplies, grooming, etc.). If you are interested in checking out the best dog products on Amazon you can find them by clicking here. Labrador Retriever - Very easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $400 - $1,500Ads Found: 3,160Ads Under $900: 2,08366% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 1Weight: 55 to 80 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years The Cost to Own a Labrador or learn How to Find a Labrador Retriever Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. German Shepherd - Very easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $450 - $1,900Ads Found: 2,349Ads Under $900: 1,38959% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 2Weight: 50 to 90 lb.Life Expectancy: 7 to 10 years The Cost to Own a German Shepherd or learn How to Find a German Shepherd Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Siberian Husky - Very easy to find Average Price: $650Price Range: $400 - $1,200Ads Found: 1,485Ads Under $900: 1,23783% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 15Weight: 35 to 60 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 years The Cost to Own a Husky or learn How to Find a Siberian Husky Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Australian Shepherd - Very easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $400 - $1,500Ads Found: 1,740Ads Under $900: 1,11064% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 13Weight: 40 to 65 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 15 years The Cost to Own an Australian Shepherd or learn How to Find an Australian Shepherd Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Golden Retriever - Very easy to find Average Price: $1,000Price Range: $700 - $2,000Ads Found: 1,934Ads Under $900: 72237% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 3Weight: 55 to 75 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years The Cost to Own a Golden Retriever or learn How to Find a Golden Retriever Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Shih Tzu - Very easy to find Average Price: $850Price Range: $500 - $1,600Ads Found: 1,173Ads Under $900: 66056% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 20Weight: 9 to 16 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 18 years The Cost to Own a Shih Tzu or learn How to Find a Shih Tzu Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Mini American Shepherd - Very easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $450 - $1,500Ads Found: 1,102Ads Under $900: 65960% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 29Weight: 20 to 40 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 13 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Miniature American Shepherd or learn How to Find a Mini American Shepherd Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Before we keep going, I would like to present to you our Dogs are Awesome! clothing line. I have partnered with TeeSpring to create a whole collection for dog enthusiasts willing to show it. Great Dane - Very easy to find Average Price: $1,000Price Range: $500 - $1,800Ads Found: 1,445Ads Under $900: 60542% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 17Weight: 110 to 175 lb.Life Expectancy: 7 to 10 years The Cost to Own a Great Dane or learn How to Find a Great Dane Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Boxer - Very easy to find Average Price: $900Price Range: $500 - $1,500Ads Found: 1,041Ads Under $900: 59257% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 14Weight: 40 to 80 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years The Cost to Own a Boxer or learn How to Find a Boxer Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Boston Terrier - Easy to find Average Price: $850Price Range: $550 - $1,400Ads Found: 897Ads Under $900: 53560% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 21Weight: 12 to 25 lb.Life Expectancy: 11 to 13 years The Cost to Own a Boston Terrier or learn How to Find a Boston Terrier Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Miniature Schnauzer - Easy to find Average Price: $950Price Range: $600 - $1,800Ads Found: 1,087Ads Under $900: 52748% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 18Weight: 11 to 20 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 15 years The Cost to Own a Miniature Schnauzer or learn How to Find a Miniature Schnauzer Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Standard Poodle - Easy to find Average Price: $1,000Price Range: $600 - $2,000Ads Found: 1,447Ads Under $900: 51335% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 6Weight: 40 to 70 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 18 years The Cost to Own a Standard Poodle or learn How to Find a Poodle Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Chihuahua - Easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $375 - $2,420Ads Found: 899Ads Under $900: 50556% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 35Weight: 3 to 6 lb.Life Expectancy: 14 to 16 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Chihuahua or learn How to Find a Chihuahua Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. German Shorthaired Pointer - Easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $500 - $1,000Ads Found: 663Ads Under $900: 49575% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 9Weight: 45 to 70 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years The Cost to Own a German Shorthaired Pointer or learn How to Find a German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Yorkshire Terrier - Easy to find Average Price: $1,200Price Range: $600 - $2,500Ads Found: 1,406Ads Under $900: 48935% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 12Weight: 4 to 10 lb.Life Expectancy: 11 to 15 years The Cost to Own a Yorkshire Terrier or learn How to Find a Yorkshire Terrier Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Beagle - Easy to find Average Price: $550Price Range: $295 - $1,125Ads Found: 528Ads Under $900: 44384% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 7Weight: 20 to 30 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 15 years The Cost to Own a Beagle or learn How to Find a Beagle Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Border Collie - Easy to find Average Price: $700Price Range: $300 - $1,000Ads Found: 513Ads Under $900: 42984% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 33Weight: 30 to 55 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 15 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Border Collie or learn How to Find a Border Collie Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Pomeranian - Easy to find Average Price: $1,200Price Range: $600 - $2,000Ads Found: 1,083Ads Under $900: 40838% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 24Weight: 3 to 7 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 16 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Pomeranian or learn How to Find a Pomeranian Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Cocker Spaniel - Easy to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $500 - $1,500Ads Found: 600Ads Under $900: 40367% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 28Weight: 20 to 30 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 14 years The Cost to Own a Cocker Spaniel or learn How to Find a Cocker Spaniel Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Pembroke Welsh Corgi - Easy to find Average Price: $1,050Price Range: $750 - $1,800Ads Found: 1,221Ads Under $900: 39733% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 10Weight: 22 to 30 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 13 years The Cost to Own a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or learn How to Find a Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Dachshund - Easy to find Average Price: $850Price Range: $450 - $1,500Ads Found: 593Ads Under $900: 34759% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 11Weight: 16 to 32 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 16 years The Cost to Own a Dachshund or learn How to Find a Dachshund Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. English Springer Spaniel - Easy to find Average Price: $850Price Range: $600 - $1,200Ads Found: 449Ads Under $900: 30768% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 27Weight: 40 to 50 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own an English Springer Spaniel or learn How to Find an English Springer Spaniel Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Basset Hound - Hard to find Average Price: $800Price Range: $450 - $1,400Ads Found: 393Ads Under $900: 27169% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 37Weight: 40 to 65 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 13 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Basset Hound or learn How to Find a Basset Hound Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Australian Cattle Dog - Hard to find Average Price: $450Price Range: $250 - $1,200Ads Found: 300Ads Under $900: 26287% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 55Weight: 35 to 50 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 16 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own an Australian Cattle Dog or learn How to Find an Australian Cattle Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Weimaraner - Hard to find Average Price: $700Price Range: $500 - $1,200Ads Found: 324Ads Under $900: 23974% of the puppies found were under $900Breed Popularity Ranking: 39Weight: 55 to 90 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 13 years Considering this breed? Read our article about The Cost to Own a Weimaraner or learn How to Find a Weimaraner Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Brittany - Hard to find Average Price: $750Price Range: $500 - $1,060Ads Found: 275Ads Under $900: 22180% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 26Weight: 30 to 40 lb.Life Expectancy: 12 to 14 years The Cost to Own a Brittany or learn How to Find a Brittany Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Doberman Pinscher - Hard to find Average Price: $1,000Price Range: $500 - $2,250Ads Found: 536Ads Under $900: 21240% of the puppies found were under $900 Breed Popularity Ranking: 19Weight: 60 to 100 lb.Life Expectancy: 10 to 12 years The Cost to Own a Doberman Pinscher or learn How to Find a Doberman Pinscher Puppy to Buy or Dog to Adopt. Other breeds it is possible to find for $900 During our research, we have found many ads under $900 for different other breeds. Small dogs (2-25 lb.): Hard to find: Pug, Havanese, Shetland Sheepdog, Cavalier King Charles.Very hard to find: Maltese, Shiba Inu, Miniature Pinscher, Bichon Frise, Lhasa Apso, West Highland White Terrier, Papillon.Ads were found for 25 other breeds but less than 50 puppies were available for each of them in the US with this budget. Medium-sized dogs (26-55 lb.): Very hard to find: Vizsla, Chinese Shar-Pei.Ads were found for 18 other breeds but less than 50 puppies were available for each of them in the US with this budget. Large dogs (56-75 lb.): Hard to find: Collie, Dalmatian.Very hard to find: Labradoodle, Belgian Malinois.Ads were found for 14 other breeds but less than 50 puppies were available for each of them in the US with this budget. Extra-large dogs (Over 75 lb.): Hard to find: Great Pyrenees, Rottweiler, Bloodhound.Very hard to find: Saint Bernard, Akita, Newfoundland, Alaskan Malamute, Mastiff, Bernese Mountain Dog, Cane Corso Italiano.Ads were found for 8 other breeds but less than 50 puppies were available for each of them in the US with this budget. Did not find your favorite breed and looking for more options? Please read our article about puppies you can buy for $1,000 or less. Find a cheap puppy The five following tips will help you find a cheaper puppy: Adoption. By investing a little time to visit shelter websites regularly, there is a good chance that you will be able to find a puppy to adopt. They are rare and get adopted very fast, but it is a realistic option. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also a great thing to do.Older puppies. Most people are willing to buy their dog as young as possible, creating excellent opportunities to find puppies a few months old for a much lower price. A 6-month-old dog will still be adorable and playful and should be cheaper than an 8-week-old one.Other locations/states. Some breeds are more expensive in specific locations because of their characteristics and the cost to operate a breeding business there. Looking at prices in different places is a great way to save a lot, providing you are willing to travel to meet the breeder and your future dog.Mixed-breed or purebred. Mixed breed dogs tend to be less expensive to buy than purebreds. This is especially true for purebreds with registration papers (pedigree). Most families are just looking for a good pet to spend time with and do not need these registration papers.Friends and family. Let everyone around you know that you are looking for a dog. You might get a good surprise and learn that someone trustworthy has a pregnant dog and is looking for people to get the pups. Everyone wants a healthy dog without behavioral problems. That is why it is always recommended to buy from a responsible breeder that takes good care of his breeding dogs and puppies. Never buy a pet from puppy mills or someone who cannot give you information on the puppy's parents. Pay a visit to the breeder to see if his business looks legit, and spend a little time with your future dog to make sure it seems healthy. This article is based on information we found while researching and does not guarantee that it will be possible to find a puppy at this price when the article is read. What to read next? Learn more about the cost of owning a dog or look specifically for your favorite dog breed, guard dogs, hypoallergenic dogs, or dogs for an apartment. If you are interested in a puppy, we have a detailed article about their price for over 150 breeds, as well as a guide to help you find one. References and Resources PetBudget dataThe American Kennel ClubThe Humane Society This article is original content from PetBudget.