How Much Does a Medium Poodle (Moyen) Cost?
By The Poodle Guide editorial team · Updated on July 21, 2026
The Medium Poodle — the Moyen — is the FCI's in-between size, and that shows up in the price conversation too: not recognized everywhere, which changes where and how you'll find one. Here's the honest picture. Exact figures vary by country, so treat every number below as a broad indication.
The purchase price: roughly $1,000-$3,000 (£800-£2,500 / €1,000-€3,000)
From a serious, kennel-club-affiliated breeder, a Medium Poodle puppy typically falls in the same broad range as the other sizes. What changes is availability: in FCI countries the Moyen is an established, dedicated size with its own breeders; in the US and UK, where the AKC and Kennel Club don't recognize it, you'll more often see it registered simply as a small Standard, or occasionally marketed as a rare "in-between" size at an inflated premium. Don't pay extra just for the word "Moyen" — it's the FCI Medium, nothing more exotic.
- Pedigree: registered papers from a recognized club push the price toward the upper end.
- Health testing of the parents: patella evaluations, a certified eye exam and DNA testing for prcd-PRA.
- Country and availability: a bigger factor here than for Toy, Miniature or Standard, given uneven recognition.
Why a cheap Medium Poodle ends up expensive
The same rule applies at every size: a puppy priced well under the normal range almost always means skipped health testing or an anonymous import chain. Read our guide to recognizing a responsible breeder for the full checklist — it applies regardless of size.
What does a Medium Poodle cost per month?
Budget roughly $90-$160 (£70-£125) per month:
- Food: noticeably more than a Toy or Miniature, given the larger body.
- Grooming: a full groom every 6-8 weeks, typically $60-$105 / £45-£80 per visit — more coat to cover than the smaller sizes.
- Insurance: worth considering for a breed that regularly lives into its mid-teens.
- Worming, flea prevention and the annual vet check.
One-off starter costs
Crate, bed, harness, bowls, toys and brushes: budget roughly $240-$500 (£185-£385) — a step up from the smaller sizes simply because the gear is bigger.
The total picture over a Medium Poodle's life
With a life expectancy of around 13-15 years, a Medium Poodle costs roughly $16,000-$28,000 (£13,000-£22,000) over its lifetime, purchase included.
In short
- A well-bred Medium Poodle puppy typically costs $1,000-$3,000, though availability varies more by country than for other sizes.
- A suspiciously cheap puppy is a warning sign, not a bargain.
- Monthly costs: roughly $90-$160 for food, grooming, insurance and routine care.
- Over a 13-15 year life: roughly $16,000-$28,000 in total.
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