So many people have decided to get a puppy during lockdown. Because of this and the fact that there are less puppies for sale at the moment, the prices has really shot up. You can expect to pay anything from £1000 up to around £4000 for a puppy which is an extortionate amount and higher than ever before.

Even with the cost in mind, many people are still choosing to get one, but its not just the initial costs of the puppy that you need to consider. Most puppies are able to leave their mother at around 8-12 weeks old. A good seller will have usually had at least the first vaccination done on the puppy at around 7-8 weeks and possibly the second if they are closer to the 12 weeks when you collect them. They will often also have had them microchipped and wormed as many vets offer a puppy starter pack that includes all these sorts of things. If this has not been done or only part of it has been done then you will need to budget for it and it can cost around £40-£100. It is important that you do not take your dog outside until at least a week after it has completed it vaccination course. Before you pick the puppy up make sure that you have dog bed, crate (if needed), puppy pads, toys, food and bowls. You will also need a collar and lead as soon as you start to take them out. On top of the price of the puppy you may need an additional £100-£200 to set you up.