Are you planning to buy a dog in Uganda? Is your cash enough for the particular breed you want?
Having realized the importance of a dog for companionship and security, the prices for dogs have skyrocketed due to the increased demand.
Buying and looking after a dog is expensive before making a grand decision. Genuinely ask yourself these 21 questions to help you assess your capability to get a dog.
The costs of buying a dog vary depending on the age of the dog, breed, sex, vaccines given, season (the prices for dogs drop during the breeding season), etc.
Cost of a dog between 3 months and one year of age in Uganda
| Common dog breeds in Uganda | The price of dogs in Uganda |
| German shepherd | 500,000shs ($132) – 1.2M ($316) |
| Boerboel | 700,000shs ($184) – 1.5M ($395) |
| St. Benard | 1.8M ($474)-2.5M ($658) |
| Maltese | 300,000shs ($79) – 450,000shs ($119) |
| Pekingese | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Pug | 500,000shs ($132) – 1M ($263) |
| Belgian Malinois | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Doberman | 1M ($263) – 1.8M ($474) |
| Chihuahua | 500,000shs ($132) – 1M ($263) |
| Dachshund | 400,000shs ($106) – 1M ($263) |
| Greyhound | 2M ($526) – 3.5M ($920) |
| Jack Russell | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Japanese Spitz | 300,000shs ($79) – 450,000shs ($119) |
| Pomeranian | 1M ($263) – 1.8M ($474) |
| Sheepdog | 2M ($526) – 3.5M ($920) |
| Shih Tzu | 2M ($526) – 3.5M ($920) |
| Great Dane | 1M ($263) – 2.5M ($658) |
| Poodle | 500,000shs ($132) – 1.2M ($316) |
| Siberian Husky | 1M ($263) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Beagle | 1M ($263) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Australian Shepherd | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Border collie | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Rottweiler | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.5M ($395) |
| Corgi | 3M ($789) – 5M ($1,314) |
| Pitbull | 1.5M ($395)-2.5M ($658) |
| Samoyed | 1.5M ($395) – 3M ($789) |
| Dalmatian | 2M ($526) – 3.5M ($920) |
| Labrador Retriever | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.2M ($316) |
| Golden Retriever | 800,000shs ($211) – 1.2M ($316) |
| Swiss Shepherd | 1.5M ($395) – 3M ($789) |
| Cane Corso | 2M ($526) – 3.5M ($920) |
| Mongrel (local dog) | 50,000shs ($14)-300,000shs ($79) |
Tips for buying a dog or puppy in Uganda
Never forget to ask for a vaccination card.
Buy puppies after weaning at 3 months and above.
Pay on or after delivery.
Carefully check the puppy for abnormalities, e.g., lameness, blindness, etc.
Buy from trustworthy dog breeders to avoid inbred puppies.
Ask for the parents of the puppy you want to buy and proof, e.g., videos or pictures of mother and father mating, puppies breastfeeding, etc.
Do not abruptly change the diet of the puppy after buying it.
Contact us call / WhatsApp +256771909946 for free consultations on the current state of your pet
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