Lowchen. The popular European dog is also known as the 'little lion dog' and is one of the rarest in the world. It costs $12,000 to own one of the 300 dogs left today.
4. Tibetan Mastiff – $10,000. This massive doggo made its way to American from Tibet where it protected sheep from predators like wolves, leopards, and bears. The mastiff can reach more than 150 pounds, for grown males, and fends off some of the fiercest animals.
The Tibetan Mastiff is one the most expensive dogs to own. It has an exorbitant purchase price that ranges from $2,500 to $4,000.
The average Pharaoh Hound price is between $1,500 and $2,500.
India's costliest dog! Bengalurean's pet worth Rs 20 crores, says daily expenditure over Rs 2,000!
Indian Mastiff or Bully Kutta
Indian mastiffs are the largest and strongest mastiffs from North India. They are also known as the Kumaon mastiff, Sindh mastiff, Pakistani bully, and even Indian bully dogs.
A high-quality dog will cost about $1,200 to $2,200 from a good breeder. Shelters and rescues will often cost much less, but these are not necessarily readily available. Annual costs will be around $2,000 to $4,000 for the first year. After that, it will cost much lower at $1,000 to $2,000.
The Tibetan mastiff is considered the most expensive dog, as it has sold for thousands and even millions.
Five times richer than Nala_Cat is the world's richest pet, a German shepherd known as Gunther VI. The canine prince inherited a late German countess's multimillion-dollar trust and has it all, from mansions and private jets to savouring the most delicate meat and caviar.
Tibetan Mastiff – $20,000
The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed and the dogs were traditionally used by the Himalayan local tribes to protect their sheep from predators.
Jenner debuted the dog in a series of Snapchat pictures and videos on Thursday with dollar signs and the caption "50K," which seem to indicate the animal's super-high price tag. The puppy — an adorable scrunch-faced, tri-colored Merle English Bulldog named Rolly — played with Jenner's three other dogs in the videos.
In 2011, one 11-month-old red mastiff by the name of “Big Splash” reportedly sold for $1.5 million dollars. In 2014, a wealthy Chinese businessman reportedly coughed up nearly $2 million for a 200-pound Tibetan mastiff at a “luxury pet” fair.
A millionaire Chinese coal baron just bought a Red Tibetan Mastiff for $1.6 million, making it the world's most expensive dog, the Telegraph reported.
#1: Chihuahua
Chihuahuas are the cheapest dog breed because of how affordable it is to take care of them.
The Pekingese (also spelled Pekinese) is a breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as a companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Peking (Beijing) where the Forbidden City is located.
One can easily purchase Shih Tzu puppy in between the range of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000 across India.
Symbolizing Luck
The Dog is considered to be a lucky animal by Chinese people. The owner of a house will be very pleased to adopt a stray dog which suddenly runs into his house, because it indicates that fortune is coming.
In 2011, an 11-month old pup named “Big Splash” sold for $1.5 million, according to NBC news, which reported that the animal was the most expensive dog sold at the time.
Wisconsin breeder Maureen van Wormer (also known as Mikki Mackin) wanted to create a small, long-haired breed with a calm, quiet temperament. She crossbred Shih Tzus with Papillion, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, and Japanese Chin to develop the Mi-Ki (pronounced Mee-Kee).
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man. Need proof?
The Great Dane is generally recognised as being the largest breed in terms of height – but Irish Wolfhounds and English Mastiffs as worthy contenders too. When it comes to height and weight combined, no one is going to argue with the Mastiff's claim!