How Much Does a Welsh Springer Spaniel Cost? (2026 Guide)

Purchasing a Welsh Springer Spaniel puppy from a health-tested, reputable breeder in the United States typically costs between $1,500 and $2,500, with some established show-line breeders pricing litters at the higher end of that range or beyond depending on lineage and geographic demand. Because reputable Welsh Springer breeders are not numerous — the breed ranks 138th in AKC popularity — wait lists of six months to a year are common, and buyers should be cautious of readily available puppies priced significantly below this range, as the cost of proper health testing alone makes deep discounting a warning sign.

Monthly food costs for a Welsh Springer, which typically weighs between 35 and 55 pounds as an adult, run approximately $50 to $80 per month depending on the quality of food selected. A mid-tier, high-quality dry kibble appropriate for a medium-sized sporting breed will sit at the lower end of that range, while premium or raw diet options push costs higher. Treats used in training — and this is an active, trainable breed where treats are genuinely used — add another $15 to $25 monthly.

Professional grooming for a Welsh Springer is not required at the same frequency as a Cocker Spaniel, but the breed's silky, feathered coat does need attention. Most owners bring their Welsh Springer to a professional groomer every eight to twelve weeks for a bath, blow-dry, ear cleaning, nail trim, and trim of the feathering on the ears, legs, and belly. PetSmart's grooming services for medium dogs with longer coats run approximately $65 to $85 per session depending on location and coat condition, placing annual professional grooming costs at roughly $260 to $510. Weekly brushing at home is necessary between appointments to prevent matting, particularly behind the ears and on the feathering.

Routine annual veterinary costs for a healthy Welsh Springer — including wellness exams, core vaccines, heartworm testing, and flea and tick prevention — typically total $400 to $700 per year. However, the breed's known predispositions to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, and PRA create meaningful potential for above-average veterinary expenditure. Hip radiographs for OFA evaluation run $200 to $400. Management of epilepsy with medication such as phenobarbital can cost $50 to $150 monthly depending on dosage. Annual thyroid panels for dogs showing hypothyroid symptoms run $80 to $150.

Pet insurance is strongly recommended for this breed given its health risk profile. Providers like Healthy Paws, Embrace, and Trupanion offer policies for Welsh Springers in the range of $45 to $90 per month for a puppy, with premiums increasing with age. Policies covering accidents and illness — rather than wellness-only plans — are the most relevant given the breed's genetic risks, and enrolling before any condition is diagnosed is essential to avoid pre-existing condition exclusions.