How expensive are Portie pups?
The good news is that PWDs are becoming more popular every day. The bad news is that they are not widely available, thus, they can be pricey. Expect to pay at least $1400 for a pup, and as much as $2000 for a “show quality” prospect. Prices will vary from region to region and from dog to dog. Breeders do differentiate between “pet quality” and “show quality” pups and price them accordingly. If you’re simply looking for a pet to join your family, I doubt very much if you will notice any significant difference between the “pet quality” and “show quality” dogs. Wizard is considered “pet quality.” He’s totally okay with that…us, too. Virtually all Portuguese Water Dogs are “purebred,” meaning the parents were winners at show. Point being…most PWDs come from very strong lineage and will grow up to be beautiful, healthy dogs.
