These adorable pointy-eared pups have exploded in popularity in recent years, so it's not surprising that they've become one of the most expensive dog breeds. Beloved for their friendly, playful, easygoing nature, French Bulldogs can cost anywhere between $4,000 and $15,000.
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.
Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound's steep $2,000 to $2,500 purchase price makes it one of the most expensive dogs to own. This breed has a life span of up to 16 years and both of its coat types -- smooth and wire -- are easy to groom, costing an average of $40.
Afghan Hound – $7,000
The thick, silky coat was selectively bred to allow the dog to withstand the cold, harsh conditions of Afghanistan's mountains. Like other sighthounds, Afghan hounds are somewhat aloof but extremely devoted to their handlers. This animal can cost as much as $7,000.
Pharaoh Hound – $6,000
Rare and precious in terms of both appearance and disposition, the Pharaoh Hound or the Pharaoh Hound can cost more than $6000 for certain bloodlines. This breed is the national hound of Malta and its native name is Kelb tal-Fenek, which means the Rabbit Dog.
The Samoyed is a pure white sled dog that originated from Siberia. It got its name from the Samoyedic people who once used them to pull their sleds and guard their reindeer. Prices for Samoyed pups vary, but on average, you can expect to pay up to $3,000.
Worth nearly half a billion dollars, the German Shepherd named Gunther VI is selling his Miami estate that was once owned by Madonna for $31.75 million.
The world's richest pet, a German shepherd known as Gunther VI, is owned by the Gunther Corporation who also manage the dog's estate and fortune and through real estate investments have rocketed Gunther's grandfather's inherited fortune from a mere £59 million in 1992 to the £370 million reported today.
It costs roughly $46,000 to train a passenger-screening canine and handler. The dogs are taught to detect dozens of different threat-based odors.
How much does a lion mastiff cost? The price of a Tibetan Mastiff puppy bought from reputable breeders may range from $1,500 to $6,000 but can significantly increase depending on the dog's traits and quality.
Average Lifetime Cost: $20,000
The high price of an Azawakh often stems from its bloodline. They make terrific show dogs and are also very rare. Azawakhs hail from Western Africa where they hunt gazelle, running as long and as fast as they can.
A puppy has recently bagged the title for the most expensive sheepdog in the world after being sold for a grand $39,980. Called Kim, the pooch was sold days before her first birthday in an exchange that trumps all the previous record sheepdog sales.
Treeing Walker Coonhound
The speedy and competitive Treeing Walker makes the list of least expensive dogs due to its average purchase price of $500, typical grooming cost of $31 per session and minimum healthcare costs for common issues starting at only $1,500. Its life expectancy is 12 to 13 years.
Tibetan Mastiff
If the price of a dog were based on weight, pound for pound, the Tibetan Mastiff would be a front runner for sure. Case in point, a Red Tibetan Mastiff named Big Splash is the most expensive dog ever sold. His new owner shelled out some $1.5 million to take home a then 11-month-old, 180-pound puppy.
In fact, a golden-haired Tibetan Mastiff puppy was sold Tuesday at a luxury pet fair in China's eastern province of Zhejiang for a whopping $2 million USD. A prominent Chinese property developer and aspiring dog breeder from Qingdao was the lucky bidder.
The cost of a Chihuahua puppy from a reputable breeder can range from $800 to $2,500. The cost often depends on the quality of the parents, pre-adoption tests and care provided by the breeder, and the health and quality of the puppy.
Start by contributing the amount you expect to spend on the dog itself. Hunter refers to this as “the initial investment.” “If you decide to purchase a purebred dog from a breeder, you can expect to spend $500 to $2000,” she says. “Adopting from a shelter or rescue can cost as little as $50 to $200.”