How Much Does a Standard Poodle Cost? Price & Monthly Costs

The Standard Poodle's purchase price looks similar to the smaller sizes on paper — but the running costs tell a different story once you're feeding and grooming a 20-30 kg dog rather than a 3 kg one. Here's the honest full 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 Standard Poodle puppy typically costs somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000, broadly in line with the other sizes. What pushes a Standard toward the top of that range:

• Hip screening on top of the usual panel: serious Standard breeders typically test hips in addition to patella, eyes and prcd-PRA — extra testing the breeder passes on in price.
• Working or show lines: a Standard bred for retrieving, agility or the show ring often costs more than a companion-line puppy.
• Pedigree and color, as with every size.

Why a cheap Standard Poodle ends up expensive

A Standard Poodle priced well under $1,000 (£800) almost always comes from a breeder who skipped testing — and at this size, that gamble includes not just knees and eyes but hip dysplasia and gastric torsion risk. Vet bills for a large dog run higher across the board, which makes cutting corners at the breeder stage an especially bad trade. See our guide to recognizing a responsible breeder for the checklist that applies at every size.

What does a Standard Poodle cost per month?

Budget roughly $120-$220 (£95-£170) per month — noticeably more than the smaller sizes:

• Food: a 20-30 kg dog eats considerably more than a Toy or Miniature; this is usually the single biggest jump in cost.
• Grooming: a full groom every 6-8 weeks, typically $75-$140 / £60-£110 per visit — simply more coat to clip.
• Insurance: premiums for large breeds tend to run higher than for small ones.
• Worming, flea prevention and the annual vet check — dosing scales with body weight, so this costs more too.

One-off starter costs

Crate, bed, harness, bowls, toys and brushes: budget roughly $300-$600 (£230-£460) — everything is simply bigger and pricier at this size.

The total picture over a Standard Poodle's life

With a life expectancy of around 12-14 years, a Standard Poodle costs roughly $18,000-$30,000 (£14,000-£24,000) over its lifetime, purchase included — a serious commitment, and one worth budgeting for honestly before you bring a puppy home.

In short

• A well-bred Standard Poodle puppy typically costs $1,000-$3,000, similar to smaller sizes, sometimes more for hip-tested or working lines.
• A suspiciously cheap puppy is a warning sign, not a bargain — especially given large-breed vet costs.
• Monthly costs: roughly $120-$220, meaningfully higher than the smaller Poodle sizes due to food and grooming volume.
• Over a 12-14 year life: roughly $18,000-$30,000 in total.