How Much Chinese Imperial Puppies Cost. Prices of 35 Chinese Imperial Puppies Reviewed

Last Updated: Nov 05, 2022

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In this article, we will let you know how much a Chinese Imperial puppy costs. We have reviewed the prices of 35 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale from different Chinese Imperial breeders. We found what is the typical price and the price range for the Chinese Imperial. And these are the prices of real puppies that are less than six months old.

Note that how much a Chinese Imperial puppy will cost depends on the specifications of the puppy such as:

  • If the puppy comes vaccinated
  • The US State where the puppy is being sold
  • If the puppy comes with a health certificate, etc.


  • Therefore, we have developed a free and useful calculator that will help you estimate how much a Chinese Imperial puppy will cost you based on the combination of things that you want or do not want in a Chinese Imperial puppy (e.g., vaccination record, health certificate, male or female, etc.).

    Also, in this article, we will tell you the important things that you need to know about the Chinese Imperial breed before you commit to buying a Chinese Imperial.

    Moreover, we will discuss health problems common in Chinese Imperials and how you can avoid accidentally buying a puppy that is likely to develop health problems.

    In addition, we will advise you on how to avoid buying a puppy from a dishonest breeder or a scammer. A puppy from a questionable source may be cheaper. However, this puppy will likely grow up to have bad behavior or health problems. These problems will eventually cost you more money and peace of mind.

    It is important that you go to the right source to buy a puppy. We will help you in making the right decisions. We will teach you how to select a puppy that will grow up to be healthy and well-behaved and how to identify genuine puppy breeders.

    Finally, we will provide you with recommendations on where to buy Chinese Imperial puppies. Our recommendations include a comprehensive list of reputable Chinese Imperial breeders and marketplaces in the United States. This list also includes how many Chinese Imperial puppies are currently available for sale from these breeders.

    Average Price and Price Range of Chinese Imperial Puppies

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial is $2620. The price of Chinese Imperials typically ranges from $2200 to $3100. However, the price of a Chinese Imperial puppy can be as low as $600 and as high as $4000.

    We obtained the average price and the price range of Chinese Imperials by analyzing the prices of 35 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    Several factors determine the price of a Chinese Imperial puppy. Some of these factors include:

  • The bloodline (pedigree) of a Chinese Imperial puppy. Puppies from famous parents are generally more expensive.
  • Where the Chinese Imperial puppy breeder is located in the United States (Puppies are more expensive in some places in the United States).
  • The extra accessories that come with the Chinese Imperial puppy, for example, microchip, travel crate, health certificate, etc.


  • Use our Chinese Imperial puppy price calculator to estimate how much you can expect to pay for a Chinese Imperial puppy based on the combination of these factors.

    The table below shows the price ranges of Chinese Imperial puppies and the number of puppies listed for sale at each price range.

    Price Range Number of Puppies Listed for Sale at this Price Range
    $2000 – $3000 19
    $3000 – $10000 9
    $1000 – $2000 6
    $500 – $1000 1
    $0 – $100 0
    $100 – $500 0
    $10000 – $20000 0
    Price of Chinese Imperial by All
    Price of Chinese Imperial by All

    The chart above shows how many Chinese Imperial puppies are available for sale at different price points. For example, 13 Chinese Imperial puppies were listed for sale at around $2470, making this price the most common price for a Chinese Imperial puppy.

    Also, half of all the Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale were listed at a price between $2200 to $3100. This popular price range for Chinese Imperials is shaded green in the chart above.

    Calculator To Estimate How Much You Should Pay for a Chinese Imperial Puppy

    Use the calculator below to estimate how much you can expect to pay for a Chinese Imperial puppy.

    This smart calculator uses the specifications and the prices of 35 Chinese Imperial puppies that were recently listed for sale to estimate how much a Chinese Imperial is worth. This calculator will help you estimate how things such as puppy gender, puppy color, etc., affect the price of a Chinese Imperial puppy.

    To properly understand what things in the calculator mean such as `microchipped`, `health certificate`, etc., read through this entire article.

    If your US State is not listed in the calculator, you can instead select a US state where things are sold at around the same price as your US State.

    Prices of Male and Female Chinese Imperials

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Gender
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Gender

    The average price of a Male Chinese Imperial is $2580. The price of a Male Chinese Imperial ranges from $2200 to $2700. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 23 Male Chinese Imperial puppies.

    The average price of a Female Chinese Imperial is $2700. The price of a Female Chinese Imperial ranges from $2250 to $3500. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 12 Female Chinese Imperial puppies.

    From our analysis, there is no real difference between the price of a male and a female Chinese Imperial puppy.

    Male Female
    Average Price $2580 $2700
    Price Range $2200 – $2700 $2250 – $3500

    Prices of Chinese Imperials of Different Colors

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Color
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Color

    Sometimes, puppy breeders charge extra for puppies of certain colors. Chinese Imperials come in the following popular colors:

  • Tan
  • Chocolate
  • Tuxedo
  • White and Tan
  • White and Red
  • Blue
  • White and Black


  • The average price of a Any Color Chinese Imperial is $2700. The price range of a Any Color Chinese Imperial is from $2500 to $3350. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 27 Any Color Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a Tan Chinese Imperial is $2200. The price range of a Tan Chinese Imperial is from $2200 to $2200. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 Tan Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a Chocolate Chinese Imperial is $2500. The price range of a Chocolate Chinese Imperial is from $2000 to $3000. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 2 Chocolate Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a Tuxedo Chinese Imperial is $2200. The price range of a Tuxedo Chinese Imperial is from $2200 to $2200. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 Tuxedo Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a White and Tan Chinese Imperial is $1800. The price range of a White and Tan Chinese Imperial is from $1800 to $1800. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 White and Tan Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a White and Red Chinese Imperial is $2500. The price range of a White and Red Chinese Imperial is from $2500 to $2500. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 White and Red Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a Blue Chinese Imperial is $2500. The price range of a Blue Chinese Imperial is from $2500 to $2500. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 Blue Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.


    The average price of a White and Black Chinese Imperial is $2500. The price range of a White and Black Chinese Imperial is from $2500 to $2500. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 White and Black Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by different breeders.

    Color Average Price Price Range
    Any Color $2700 $2500 – $3350
    Blue $2500 $2500 – $2500
    Chocolate $2500 $2000 – $3000
    Tan $2200 $2200 – $2200
    Tuxedo $2200 $2200 – $2200
    White and Black $2500 $2500 – $2500
    White and Red $2500 $2500 – $2500
    White and Tan $1800 $1800 – $1800

    How Much Chinese Imperials Cost in the Different US States

    Price of Chinese Imperial by US State
    Price of Chinese Imperial by US State

    The price of Chinese Imperials can vary from one US state to another.

    Note that if Chinese Imperial puppies are too expensive in your state, you may consider buying your puppy from breeders in other US states. A lot of breeders know how to safely ship puppies from one US State to another US State.

    However, when you buy a puppy for a breeder in a different US State, the breeder might charge you extra money for sending the puppy to you.

    However, you need to be very diligent when buying a puppy for a breeder that does not live in the same US State as you do. A lot of people get scammed this way.

    Below is a summary of how much Chinese Imperials cost in different US states.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in Idaho is $2000. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $2000 to $2000 in Idaho. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in Idaho.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in Texas is $2300. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $2100 to $2625 in Texas. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 8 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in Texas.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in Louisiana is $2380. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $2500 to $2500 in Louisiana. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 8 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in Louisiana.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in New York is $3200. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $3200 to $3200 in New York. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 1 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in New York.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in California is $2900. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $2775 to $3625 in California. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 4 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in California.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in Arizona is $2860. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $2500 to $3500 in Arizona. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 7 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in Arizona.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in Kansas is $2450. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $2350 to $2600 in Kansas. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 4 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in Kansas.


    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy in Illinois is $3750. The price of a Chinese Imperial ranges from $3625 to $3875 in Illinois. We obtained this average price and price range by reviewing the prices of 2 Chinese Imperial puppies listed for sale by Chinese Imperial breeders in Illinois.

    US State Average Price Price Range
    Arizona $2860 $2500 – $3500
    California $2900 $2775 – $3625
    Idaho $2000 $2000 – $2000
    Illinois $3750 $3625 – $3875
    Kansas $2450 $2350 – $2600
    Louisiana $2380 $2500 – $2500
    New York $3200 $3200 – $3200
    Texas $2300 $2100 – $2625

    Prices of Chinese Imperial Puppies with Registration Papers (AKC and other Registries)

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Registered/registerable
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Registered/registerable

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that comes with registration papers is $2700, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy without registration papers is $2500.

    We obtained this price information from our price breakdown of 21 Chinese Imperial puppies with registration papers that were listed for sale and 14 Chinese Imperial puppies without registration papers that were listed for sale.

    There is no real difference in the price of Chinese Imperial puppy with registration papers and a puppy without registration papers.


    Dog clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC) in the USA provide dog registration papers. However, in addition to the AKC, there are other dog clubs in the USA and in other countries. Some of these dog clubs are:

  • American Kennel Club (United States)
  • United Kennel Club (International)
  • The Kennel Club (United Kingdom)
  • Canadian Kennel Club
  • Continental Kennel Club
  • United All Breed Registry
  • International Canine Association
  • Fédération Cynologique Internationale (International)


  • One purpose of dog registration papers is for keeping track of the breeding history, the ownership history, and the heritage history of a dog.

    For example, for a dog to have AKC papers, its parents must have AKC papers. Therefore, you can be very sure that a dog is purebred if it is AKC registerable, or if it comes with AKC registration papers.

    Note that not all dog registries keep as much record of a dog`s history as the AKC. So, if a breeder claims that a puppy comes with registration papers, always check with the breeder to find out what type of registration paper the puppy has.

    In addition to its use for keeping records, registration papers also make you and your dog eligible to participate in events organized by dog clubs. Such events include dog shows and other fun dog events.

    Note that the AKC only allows purebred dogs to be registered in its traditional registry. Mixed-breed/hybrid dogs are recognized by the AKC but they cannot be registered in AKC`s traditional registry.

    Price of Chinese Imperial Puppies from Champion Bloodlines

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Champion bloodlines
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Champion bloodlines

    A puppy whose ancestors (parents, grandparents, etc.) had won titles in dog shows is said to have come from a champion bloodline. Such a puppy has some claim to fame because of its champion heritage.

    A puppy from a champion bloodline carries the genes of champions in him or her. Therefore, this puppy has the potential to be a champion dog too.

    If you plan to show your dog in dog conformation shows, and you want your puppy to stand a good chance in the show ring, then you should consider buying a puppy from a champion bloodline. Preferably, buy a puppy whose immediate parents are champions.

    If you plan to keep your puppy as a pet with no plans to show your dog in dog conformation shows, then you should not worry about buying a puppy that comes from a champion bloodline.

    Sometimes, a breeder may charge extra for a puppy that comes from a champion bloodline.

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy from champion bloodlines is $1800, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that is not from champion bloodlines is $2670.

    This information is based on the price breakdown of 2 champion-bloodline Chinese Imperial puppies that were listed for sale and 33 Chinese Imperial puppies that were not from champion bloodlines that were listed for sale.

    There is no real difference in the price of Chinese Imperial puppy that is from champion bloodlines and one that is not from champion bloodlines.

    How Much Champion-Sired Chinese Imperial Puppies Cost

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Champion sired
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Champion sired

    A champion dog is a dog that had won top place in a dog conformation show. A champion-sired puppy is a puppy whose dad had won a title in a dog show. A dog conformation show is a competition that judges dogs on how well the physical appearance and personality of a dog conform to what is expected of the dog`s breed.

    You may have heard of dog shows like the National Dog Show and the Westminster Dog Show.

    Every purebred dog breed has a parent dog club that specifies what the dog breed is expected to look like and act like. This specification is called the breed standard.

    A Chinese Imperial puppy that is champion-sired carries the genes of a champion in it. Therefore, this puppy will most likely grow up to look like and act like a purebred dog. Furthermore, a champion sired puppy has some claim to fame because his or her dad is a champion.

    Champion-sired puppies are generally more expensive than puppies that are not champion-sired.

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that is champion-sired is $2040, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that is not champion-sired is $2670.

    We obtained this information by analyzing the prices of 3 champion-sired Chinese Imperial puppies that were listed for sale and 32 Chinese Imperial puppies that were not champion-sired that were listed for sale by breeders.

    There is no real difference in the price of Chinese Imperial puppy that is champion-sired and one that is not champion-sired.

    Microchipped Chinese Imperial Prices

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Microchipped
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Microchipped

    Some Chinese Imperial puppies come implanted with microchips from their breeders. A microchip is a very tiny electronic chip that is injected under a puppy`s skin. A puppy`s microchip contains information about the puppy`s owner.

    If a microchipped dog gets lost, the people that find the dog can retrieve the dog`s owner`s information by scanning the dog`s microchip for the dog owner`s information. It will be easier to find a lost dog that has a microchip than a lost dog without a microchip.

    We recommend that you buy a dog with a microchip or that you microchip your dog if your dog does not come with a microchip. This might save you headaches and heartaches in the future.

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that is microchipped is $2380, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that is not microchipped is $2690.

    We obtained this information from our detailed review of 8 microchipped Chinese Imperial puppies that were listed for sale and 27 Chinese Imperial puppies that were not microchipped that were listed for sale.

    There is no real difference in the price of Chinese Imperial puppy that is microchipped and one that is not microchipped

    Prices of Chinese Imperial Puppies With Up-To-Date Vaccinations

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Current vaccinations
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Current vaccinations

    Chinese Imperial puppies are very vulnerable when they are newly born. They can easily get infected with diseases. Therefore, responsible breeders ensure that their puppies get vaccinated to boost the immune systems of their puppies.

    Veterinarians have a recommended list of vaccines that puppies should take at different ages (e.g. at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, etc.). A puppy that is up to date on its vaccination should have received the vaccine that it needs to take for its age.

    Our advice is that you only buy a puppy that is up to date on its vaccination. Always ask a breeder that is trying to sell you a puppy what vaccination the puppy has received.

    The table below shows the vaccine shots that a puppy should have taken at different ages. Here is the vaccine schedule that the American Kennel Club (AKC) recommends for puppies.

    Puppy’s AgeRecommended VaccinationsOptional Vaccinations
    6 — 8 weeksDistemper, parvovirusBordetella
    10 — 12 weeksDHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus)Influenza, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease per lifestyle as recommended by veterinarian
    16 — 18 weeksDHPP, rabiesInfluenza, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, Bordetella per lifestyle
    12 — 16 monthsDHPP, rabiesCoronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease
    Every 1 — 2 yearsDHPPInfluenza, Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme disease per lifestyle
    Every 1 — 3 yearsRabies (as required by law)none

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy with up-to-date vaccination is $2760, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that is not up to date with its vaccination is $2060.

    We obtained this information from our detailed review of 28 Chinese Imperial puppies with up-to-date vaccination that were listed for sale and 7 Chinese Imperial puppies without up-to-date vaccinations that were listed for sale.

    Prices of Chinese Imperial Puppies That Have Been Checked by a Veterinarian

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Veterinarian examination
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Veterinarian examination

    A responsible breeder will always invite a veterinarian to check the health of his or her puppy after these puppies are born. A responsible breeder will ensure that a veterinarian says that a puppy is in good health before the breeder puts the puppy up for sale.

    Ensure that a puppy has been checked by a veterinarian before you consider buying the puppy.

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that has been examined by a veterinarian is $2770, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that has not been examined by a veterinarian is $2120.

    We obtained this information from our detailed review of 27 Chinese Imperial puppies that were examined by veterinarians that were listed for sale and 8 Chinese Imperial puppies that have not been examined by veterinarians that were listed for sale.

    Price of Chinese Imperial Puppy with Health Certificate

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Health certificate
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Health certificate

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that comes with a health certificate is $2790, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that does not come with a health certificate is $2470.

    We obtained this information from our detailed review of 16 Chinese Imperial puppies that come with health certificates that were listed for sale and 19 Chinese Imperial puppies that do not have health certificates that were listed for sale.

    Price of Chinese Imperial Puppy that Comes with a Health Guarantee

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Health guarantee
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Health guarantee

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that comes with a health guarantee is $2740, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that does not come with a health guarantee is $2270.

    We obtained this information from our detailed review of 26 Chinese Imperial puppies that come with health guarantees that were listed for sale and 9 Chinese Imperial puppies that do not have health guarantees that were listed for sale.

    Price of Chinese Imperial Puppy That Comes with a Travel Crate

    Price of Chinese Imperial by Travel crate
    Price of Chinese Imperial by Travel crate

    The average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that comes with a travel crate is $1900, while the average price of a Chinese Imperial puppy that does not come with a travel crate is $2660.

    We obtained this information from our detailed review of 2 Chinese Imperial puppies that come with travel crates that were listed for sale and 33 Chinese Imperial puppies that do not have travel crates that were listed for sale.