How Much Does a Poodle Cost? Toy, Miniature, Medium and Standard Poodle Prices
By The Poodle Guide editorial team · Updated on September 22, 2026
Poodle prices raise the same questions at every size: why does one breeder charge the equivalent of $1,200 and another $2,800, while you see puppies advertised online for $600? And what does the dog actually cost per month once it is home? The short answer is that the purchase price is roughly the same for all four sizes, while the running costs climb with every kilo. Here is the complete, honest picture per size. Exact figures vary by country, so treat every number below as a broad indication.
Poodle price at a glance
| Size (FCI) | Puppy price, reputable breeder | Monthly costs | Lifetime total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Poodle (24-28 cm, 2-4.5 kg) | $1,000-$3,000 | $70-$130 | $13,000-$22,000 over 14-16 years |
| Miniature Poodle (28-35 cm, 4-7 kg) | $1,000-$3,000 | $80-$150 | $15,000-$26,000 over 14-16 years |
| Medium Poodle (Moyen) (35-45 cm, 9-13 kg) | $1,000-$3,000 | $90-$160 | $16,000-$28,000 over 13-15 years |
| Standard Poodle (45-60 cm, 20-30 kg) | $1,000-$3,000 | $120-$220 | $18,000-$30,000 over 12-14 years |
In pounds, read roughly £800-£2,500 for the purchase and £55-£170 per month; in euros, €1,000-€3,000 and €65-€200. The ranges overlap on purpose: what moves a litter within them is not the size but the breeder.
What decides the purchase price
From a serious, club-affiliated breeder (AKC, The Kennel Club or an FCI member club), a Poodle puppy typically costs somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000, with most well-bred puppies in the middle of that range. With everything included, you will realistically land near the top. The price depends on:
- Pedigree: a puppy with papers from a recognized kennel club sits at the upper end of the range.
- Health testing of the parents: patella evaluations, a certified eye exam and DNA testing for prcd-PRA cost the breeder hundreds per dog, and save you thousands in vet bills. Serious Standard breeders add hip screening on top.
- Color: sought-after colors such as red and apricot often cost more than black or white.
- Supply and demand: good breeders have waiting lists, which keeps prices stable and high.
- Club affiliation and experience: a breeder registered with their national kennel club with years of experience rightly charges more than someone with a one-off "accidental" litter.
Toy Poodle price
A Toy Poodle puppy typically costs $1,000-$3,000 (£800-£2,500 / €1,000-€3,000). Running costs are the lowest of the four sizes: budget roughly $70-$130 (£55-£100) per month. Food is surprisingly little (a Toy eats only 50-90 grams, about 2-3 oz, of kibble a day); a professional groom every 6-8 weeks runs $50-$90 / £35-£65 per visit. Starter gear (crate, bed, harness, bowls, toys, brushes) is roughly $200-$450, and everything comes in size XS. With a life expectancy of 14-16 years (outliers up to 18), a Toy Poodle costs roughly $13,000-$22,000 over its lifetime, purchase included. Everything else about this size is on the Toy Poodle hub.
Miniature Poodle price
Expect $1,000-$3,000 for a well-bred Miniature Poodle puppy and roughly $80-$150 (£65-£115) per month, a touch more than a Toy simply because there is more dog to feed and groom ($55-$95 per grooming visit). Starter costs are around $220-$470. Because this size is so popular, it is also a favorite of puppy mills and casual "accidental litter" sellers: a Miniature offered well under $1,000 (£800) almost always comes with skipped health testing, and the knees (patellar luxation) and eyes are exactly where this size is vulnerable. Over 14-16 years the total comes to roughly $15,000-$26,000. See the Miniature Poodle hub and how to recognize a good Miniature Poodle breeder.
Medium Poodle price
The Medium Poodle, the Moyen, is the FCI's in-between size, and that shows in the price conversation: the $1,000-$3,000 range is the same, but availability changes. In FCI countries the Moyen is an established size with its own breeders; in the US and UK, where the AKC and Kennel Club do not recognize it, you will more often see it registered as a small Standard, or occasionally marketed as a rare "in-between" size at an inflated premium. Do not pay extra just for the word "Moyen". Budget roughly $90-$160 (£70-£125) per month ($60-$105 per groom), about $240-$500 in starter gear, and roughly $16,000-$28,000 over a 13-15 year life. More on the Medium Poodle hub and in our Medium Poodle breeder guide.
Standard Poodle price
The Standard Poodle's purchase price looks the same on paper, $1,000-$3,000, sometimes a little more from hip-tested working or show lines. The running costs tell a different story once you are feeding and grooming a 20-30 kg dog: budget roughly $120-$220 (£95-£170) per month. Food is usually the single biggest jump, a full groom runs $75-$140 / £60-£110 per visit, large-breed insurance premiums are higher and parasite dosing scales with body weight. Starter gear is roughly $300-$600. Over a 12-14 year life that adds up to $18,000-$30,000, a serious commitment worth budgeting for honestly. See the Standard Poodle hub and our Standard Poodle breeder guide, including the hip screening that matters at this size.
Why a cheap Poodle ends up expensive
A Poodle of any size priced around $500-$700 (£400-£600) almost always comes from a puppy mill or an anonymous import chain. What you save at purchase, you pay back double afterwards: these puppies more often carry hereditary conditions (knees, eyes, and in Standards hips and gastric torsion risk), are poorly socialized and were taken from their mother too young. One knee operation for patellar luxation can easily run $1,500-$3,000 (£1,200-£2,500) per knee: there goes your "saving". Read our buying guide and the breeder checklist, which apply at every size, to learn how to spot this trade.
What every Poodle costs per month
Whatever the size, the monthly bill is made up of the same four items:
- Food: from a few grams a day for a Toy to a full large-breed portion for a Standard.
- Grooming: a professional groom every 6-8 weeks, or considerably less if you learn to clip (part of) the coat yourself.
- Insurance: pet insurance is well worth considering for a breed that lives 12-18 years; premiums vary by country, coverage and size.
- Worming, flea prevention and the annual vet check: a modest but steady amount that grows with body weight.
In short
- A well-bred Poodle puppy typically costs $1,000-$3,000 / £800-£2,500 / €1,000-€3,000, whatever the size.
- The size decides the running costs: roughly $70-$130 a month for a Toy, $80-$150 for a Miniature, $90-$160 for a Medium and $120-$220 for a Standard.
- A suspiciously cheap puppy is a warning sign, not a bargain: puppy-mill dogs cost far more in vet bills.
- Over a lifetime: roughly $13,000-$22,000 for a Toy up to $18,000-$30,000 for a Standard, which is a few dollars a day.
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