The Most Expensive Dog Breeds In The World

Summary:

• Some dogs are as expensive as luxury cars due to rarity, pedigree, and demand. Here are the top ten costly breeds.

• The Tibetan Mastiff reigns as the priciest dog ever sold, fetching a staggering $1.9 million in 2014.

• From the Löwchen to the Rottweiler, these expensive breeds are rare, historical, and require high grooming and care costs.

Some dogs are more expensive than a luxury automobile. It might be rarity, pedigree, or demand; some of the breeds have an impressive price tag. Here are the ten most expensive dog breeds in the world today.

Tibetan Mastiff – As much as $1.9 Million

The world’s most expensive dog. In 2014, a Chinese businessman paid more than 1.9 million dollars to buy one golden-haired Tibetan mastiff puppy – the priciest dog to buy in the world.

Löwchen -Up to $12,000

 

Almost dying out in the 1970s, there were only 65 on earth. The number of Löwchen that are born today is less than 300 per year. This endangered, small, intelligent little lion dog is now one of the most costly breeds in the world due to its near-extinction rarity.

Chow Chow -Up to $11,000

 

The most ancient of all the breeds on earth, it is distinguished by a mane like that of the lion, and a tongue blue-black. High grooming costs and ancient Chinese culture led a seller to price Chow Chow puppies at $11,000 each.

Samoyed -Up to $14,000

Bred originally in Siberia to pull sleds and to round up reindeer. The glossy white fur of the Samoyed and its iconic smile are stunning – but the need to groom the dog professionally and its actual rarity can push prices to $14,000.

Canadian Eskimo Dog -Up to 8,750

Less than 300 purebred Canadian Eskimo Dogs are available throughout the world. This breed was brought to Siberia over 1,000 years ago, making it unusual that few puppies are found in North America, as it is on the verge of extinction.

Afghan Hound -Up to $7,000

Royal and runway ready, out of the cold mountains of Afghanistan. The Afghan Hound is a very sensitive breed and has the highest insurance claims of any breed in the world over its lifetime.

Pharaoh Hound -Up to $6,500

An ancient breed of dog that originated in Malta. The ancient lineage and unique amber color of the coat are very rare in this day and age, thus making Pharaoh Hounds one of the most popular and costly breeds in the world.

Dogo Argentino -Up to $8,000

Argentina: Bred to hunt wild boar. The strict breeding measures and the scarcity outside South America are some of the factors that led to the high price of 8000 dollars. Some countries do not permit the Dogo Argentino due to its power and protectiveness.

Akita -Up to $6,500

A race of Japan that was very faithful and full of self-respect. Akitas that are imported to Japan and are of pure breed command a price of $6500 and above. They demand hard, bitter training – yet can reward their devoted owners with a reward in this world that such as this world cannot fathom.

Rottweiler -Up to $9,000

 

Well-known but expensive at the high end. A good-bred and breeding German champion Rottweiler can fetch as high as 9000. They are also among the most expensive breeds of any breed in America in terms of veterinary expenses.