How Much Is a Samoyed Puppy in 2025?

by Kat, posted in About Samoyeds

If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a Samoyed owner and are researching breeders, you may be wondering, “How much does a Samoyed cost?” While the actual cost varies by location and breeder, we researched pricing from 36 breeders listed with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Samoyed Club of America (SCA) to get detailed information on cost.1,2 

Based on publicly-available information, we found that the average cost of a Samoyed puppy was $2,530 for 2025, and the median price of a Samoyed was $2,450. 

How Much Does a Samoyed Cost in Each Region? 

The price of a Samoyed puppy varies significantly by location. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for a Samoyed in each region: 

North

  • Average cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,566
  • Median cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,000

In the northern states, such as New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania, prices ranged from $1,295 to $5,000. 

Midwest

  • Average cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,319
  • Median cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,250

Puppies in the mid-west, such as Illinois and Indiana, the price of a Samoyed dog ranges from $1,200 to $3,000. 

South

  • Average cost of a Samoyed puppy: $1,980
  • Median cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,000

The southern states, such as Florida and Texas, tend to have lower prices than other states. Samoyed puppies range in cost from $1,200 to $3,100. 

West

  • Average cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,669
  • Median cost of a Samoyed puppy: $2,900

On average, western states like California and Utah have higher prices than other states. The cost of a Samoyed puppy ranges from $1,500 to $3,800. 

Factors That Affect Cost the Cost of a Samoyed

As you can see, the price of a Samoyed puppy can vary a great deal. Why are there such huge differences in price? The cost is based on several factors: 

  • Location: Areas with higher costs of living result in higher expenses for veterinary care and dog food, so puppies in those areas will naturally cost more.  
  • Pedigree: When it comes to breeding, breeders take more into consideration than just producing purebred pups. Developing well-bred dogs requires significant expenses, including the cost of showing or competing, maintaining healthy adults and genetic testing to ensure quality matings. 
  • Healthcare: Both puppies and adult Samoyeds need regular veterinary care. The cost of vaccinations and standard puppy healthcare can be a significant expense. 
  • Health testing: Reputable Samoyed breeders perform rigorous health tests to reduce the risk of major health issues. These health tests are highly specialized, requiring the breeder to take the dog to a specialist or laboratory for testing, and they can be expensive. 
  • Competition: Top breeders “prove” their dogs through showing or competitions, such as obedience trials, weight-pulling contests or ski-joring races. The cost of entering these competitions and travel can be pricey, so that cost is factored into the price of puppies, too. 

What to Consider When Evaluating Breeders

Although the price of a Samoyed puppy may be gulp-inducing, a Samoyed puppy from a reputable breeder can be the best investment you’ll ever make; the price gets you an unbeatable companion for 10+ years. 

When evaluating breeders, look beyond cost. These are some of the other factors to keep in mind: 

  • Health testing: The SCA recommends the following tests for Samoyed adults used for breeding:3
    • Eye examinations: An eye examination from an American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists once the dog is at least one year old. 
    • Hip dysplasia: The dog must be evaluated through the Orthopedia Foundation for Animals (OFA), Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) or PennHip. 
    • Progressive retinal atrophy: The SCA recommends a DNA test from an approved laboratory. 
    • Congenital cardiac evaluation: This OFA evaluation must be performed by a cardiologist.
    • Retinal dysplasia/oculoskeletal dysplasia: This test can identify dogs that have or are carriers of a hereditary condition which can cause eye abnormalities and skeletal issues.4 
  • Breed club membership: Just because a breeder has dogs that qualify for the American Kennel Club, doesn’t mean they’re a reputable breeder; the distinction simply means the dogs are pure-bred. By contrast, breed clubs, such as the SCA, require breeders to meet certain standards, such as conscientious breeding and taking into account genetics, conformation, temperament and health tests. 
  • Contracts: Reputable breeders require in-depth applications, and will have you sign a contract. The contract will usually include a clause that the breeder will take the dog back — at any age — if you are unable to care for the dog any more, and that you are required to contact the breeder before rehoming the dog. 
  • Waiting lists: Top breeders rarely have more than one or two litters per year. If a breeder readily has puppies available, that’s a red flag. Expect to get on a waiting list, and have to wait six to 18 months for a puppy. 

Visit the SCA Breeder Database to find breeders in your area. 

Methodology

We looked up breeders listed on the AKC Marketplace and on the SCA’s breeder database. We looked for any pricing information for litters; not all breeders provide this information publicly, so we were able to collect pricing from 36 breeders in 18 states. 

Sources

  1. AKC Marketplace. “Samoyed Puppies for Sale.” Accessed January 10, 2025.
  2. Samoyed Club of America. “Breeder Listings.” Accessed January 10, 2025. 
  3. Samoyed Club of America. “Health Statement.” Accessed January 10, 2025.
  4. Samoyed Health Foundation. “Retinal Dysplasia and Oculoskeletal Dysplasia.” Accessed January 10, 2025.Â