The average purchase price of a Belgian Malinois puppy is around $1,000, although prices range from $595 -$3,000 USD. Costs vary according to:
- the breeder’s reputation
- the puppy’s pedigree
- the health screenings and vaccinations they’ve already received
- whether they are trained and socialized
- age – older pups may be lower in price than younger ones
Owning a Belgian Malinois also involves considerable expenses beyond the original purchase.
First-year costs are typically the highest, but you’ll need a budget for every year of your dog’s life – and a Belgian Malinois will typically live between 12-16 years.
The average lifetime cost of owning a Belgian Malinois has been calculated at $27,855.
Here are just some of the expenses you can expect:
| Average Cost
1st Year |
Average Cost Subsequent Years | Comments | |
| Supplies and equipment | $450 | $215 | Beds, crate, bowls, leashes, grooming equipment, car safety barriers, etc.
|
| Medical expenses | $615 | $655 | Routine only – including vaccinations, etc. |
| Spay/Neuter | $250 -$350 | – |
|
| Training | $1225 | – | 7-9 private classes and 5 x 1-hour group sessions |
| Health insurance | $565 | $565 | Accident-only option: $190 |
| Food | $225 | $255 | Good-quality dry food. Puppy: 190 pounds. Adult:240 pounds. |
| Treats | $345 | $345 | Assuming daily treats |
| Grooming | $210 | $210 | Professional grooming including ear cleaning, toe-nail clipping, etc. |
Other possible costs include dog walking ($20-$50 per 1-hour group walk), boarding kennels ($45-$85 per day), microchipping ($40), and more.
The estimated cost of owning a Belgian Malinois in the first year will be, on average, around $4,125, and then $2,260 for each subsequent year.
