Old English Sheepdog Price: How Much Do They Cost in 2026?

Complete cost breakdown for the Old English Sheepdog including purchase price, first-year costs, and ongoing monthly expenses.

Puppy Price

$1000–$2000

First Year Cost

$4,534

Monthly Cost

$204

Old English Sheepdog Price Overview

Puppies from reputable breeders cost $1,500 to $3,000. The breed's declining popularity has reduced the number of quality breeders. Factor in significant ongoing grooming costs.. The wide range reflects breeder quality, lineage, and location.

Total first-year costs (purchase + supplies + vet + food) average $4,534. Plan for about $204 per month in ongoing expenses after the first year.

Price Breakdown

Pet-quality puppy	$1000–$1500
Show-quality puppy	$1500–$2000
Adoption/rescue	$$150–$400

Ongoing Costs

Food (monthly)	$80–120
Grooming (monthly)	$59–61
Vet visits (annual)	$334–753
Insurance (monthly)	$52–60
Supplies (annual)	$287–559

Price by Color/Type

Standard colors	$1000–$2000
Rare colors	$2400–$3000

Where to Buy a Old English Sheepdog

Where to find a Old English Sheepdog:

National breed club referrals: The Old English Sheepdog parent club maintains a breeder directory requiring health testing for conditions like Hip Dysplasia
Rescue organizations: Breed-specific rescues offer Old English Sheepdogs at $150–$500 vs. $1000–$2000 from breeders
AKC Marketplace: Verified breeder listings with documented health clearances

A good breeder of this herding breed health-tests both parents, raises puppies in a home environment, and screens prospective buyers carefully. Puppies from reputable breeders cost $1,500 to $3,000. The breed's declining popularity has reduced the number of quality breeders. Factor in significant ongoing grooming costs..

Scam Warning

Protect yourself when buying a Old English Sheepdog: be wary of prices far below $1000–$2000, sellers who only communicate online, requests for untraceable payment methods, and listings with professional photos but no breeder information. A legitimate Old English Sheepdog breeder will show you health clearances for Hip Dysplasia and invite you to meet the parents, both of whom should weigh 60–100 lbs and match breed standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect to pay $1000–$2000 for a Old English Sheepdog puppy from a responsible breeder. Puppies from reputable breeders cost $1,500 to $3,000. The breed's declining popularity has reduced the number of quality breeders. Factor in significant ongoing grooming costs..

Responsible Old English Sheepdog breeders invest heavily in health clearances, prenatal care, quality food, and socialization before puppies go home. The $1000–$2000 price range reflects these costs–not profit margin.

Yes. Old English Sheepdog rescue organizations and shelters sometimes have dogs available for $150–$500. Since the Old English Sheepdog is ranked #60 in AKC popularity, finding one in rescue may require patience and a wider geographic search. Check the national breed club's rescue network and Petfinder.

Monthly expenses for a Old English Sheepdog average $204. As a large-sized breed, food costs run higher at $80–120/month. Grooming their double coat, long, shaggy, and profuse coat adds $59–61/month. Insurance runs $52–60/month, and annual vet costs add $334–753.

The value of a Old English Sheepdog extends far beyond the $1000–$2000 purchase price. Primarily a family companion and show dog. Their striking appearance makes them popular in advertising and media. Some owners still train them for herding, where they prove surprisingly capable.. A well-bred dog from health-tested parents (screened for Hip Dysplasia) may actually cost less over its 10–12 year lifetime due to fewer health problems.