Scottish Terrier Price: How Much Do They Cost in 2026?

Complete cost breakdown for the Scottish Terrier including purchase price, first-year costs, and ongoing monthly expenses.

Puppy Price

$1000–$2000

First Year Cost

$3,583

Monthly Cost

$131

Scottish Terrier Price Overview

A Scottish Terrier from a responsible breeder costs $1000–$2000 in 2026. Expect to pay $1,500 to $3,000 from reputable breeders who screen for von Willebrand's disease and other breed-specific conditions..

Beyond the purchase price, budget approximately $3,583 for the first year (supplies, vet visits, food, training) and about $131/month ongoing for food, insurance, grooming, and supplies.

Price Breakdown

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

Ongoing Costs

Food (monthly)	$41–65
Grooming (monthly)	$60–93
Vet visits (annual)	$377–877
Insurance (monthly)	$59–73
Supplies (annual)	$290–459

Price by Color/Type

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

Where to Buy a Scottish Terrier

Where to find a Scottish Terrier:

National breed club referrals: The Scottish Terrier parent club maintains a breeder directory requiring health testing for conditions like Scottie Cramp
Rescue organizations: Breed-specific rescues offer Scottish Terriers at $150–$500 vs. $1000–$2000 from breeders
AKC Marketplace: Verified breeder listings with documented health clearances

A good breeder of this terrier breed health-tests both parents, raises puppies in a home environment, and screens prospective buyers carefully. Expect to pay $1,500 to $3,000 from reputable breeders who screen for von Willebrand's disease and other breed-specific conditions..

Scam Warning

Protect yourself when buying a Scottish Terrier: 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 Scottish Terrier breeder will show you health clearances for Scottie Cramp and invite you to meet the parents, both of whom should weigh 18–22 lbs and match breed standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Scottish Terrier from a reputable breeder costs $1000–$2000 in 2026. Expect to pay $1,500 to $3,000 from reputable breeders who screen for von Willebrand's disease and other breed-specific conditions..

Responsible Scottish Terrier 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.

Adoption is a wonderful option for finding a Scottish Terrier. Rescue fees of $150–$500 typically include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping–a significant saving versus the $1000–$2000 breeder price. Many rescued Scottish Terriers are adults with established temperaments, which removes puppy-phase uncertainty. Their hard, wiry outer coat with dense, soft undercoat coat and small size should factor into your readiness assessment.

Monthly expenses for a Scottish Terrier average $131. Food costs are moderate at $41–65/month for this small-sized breed. Grooming their hard, wiry outer coat with dense, soft undercoat coat adds $60–93/month. Insurance runs $59–73/month, and annual vet costs add $377–877.

For the right owner, a Scottish Terrier provides 12–15 years of companionship. The Diehard earned their nickname through sheer terrier determination, combining dignified aloofness with a fierce loyalty that runs deeper than their independent exterior suggests.. The $1000–$2000 purchase price is a small fraction of the estimated $3,583 first-year cost and $131/month ongoing expenses.