What is the most expensive dog? The Tibetan
Tibetan Mastiff, "Big Splash," sells for $1.5 million, world's most expensive dog. (CBS) - They say you can't buy friendship.
A one-year-old kelpie has just set a new Australian record in dog sales after she was sold for a whopping $49,000. Eve, who is just shy of her second birthday, has just broken the record for the most expensive kelpie ever sold in Australia, surpassing the former record by almost $15,000.
Eve, a black and tan kelpie from NSW's central west, sold for a record price of $49,000.
The classic black and tan working dog, from Capree Stud at Newbridge in central-west NSW set a new Australian record for kelpies when she sold at auction for $49,000 on Thursday. Breeder Chris Stapleton said it appeared to be his lucky number as he celebrated 49 years of marriage to his wife Pauline on the same day.
Tibetan Mastiff
The massive breed, mainly found in Tibet, can reach more than 150 pounds in weight. This fiery dog costs $10,000 to own.
A Tibetan Mastiff — an ancient breed of dog that looks more lion than canine — just went for nearly $2 million at a Chinese “luxury pet fair” in the eastern province of Zhejiang, Agence France-Presse reports.
Claiming the spot for the rarest dog breed with less than 200 dogs alive, the New Guinea Singing dog is a native to the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
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a dog intentionally crossbred from two purebred dogs of different breeds, specifically to appeal to a market for certain desirable traits: If your interest in designer dogs tends to the smaller types, the diminutive Maltipoo may be just for you.
Tibetan mastiffs are rare and revered for their unique appearance. So much so that in 2014, a Chinese businessman paid $1.9 million for the dog, according to the New York Post. The breeder told the Post: "They have lion's blood and are top-of-the-range mastiff studs."
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Lulu the border collie was left $5 million (£3.6 million) after her owner died last year. Bill Dorris left the dog in the care of his friend, Martha Burton. The will states that Burton is to be reimbursed for Lulu's reasonable monthly expenses.
A Chinese dog breeder said Thursday, March 20, 2014 that a property developer paid him 18 million yuan ($3 million) for the Tibetan mastiff twins, highlighting how the breed has become a status symbol for China's rich.
Chihuahua
But the Chihuahua is actually one of the cheapest dog breeds you can buy. These pint-size pooches are overall healthy, which means you won't be paying high veterinarian fees for years to come. And they don't require a ton of trips to the groomer.
There are between 700 million and 1 billion dogs in the world. The number includes the total world dog population — both dogs living in households and strays. It's important to note that these are estimates since counting every dog is impossible.
From millions in real estate to jet-setting around the globe, the world's richest dog is rolling in the dough. Gunther VI is a German Shepard with a net worth of $400 million.
In fact, the “oldest dog ever” award goes to Bobi, a Portuguese Rafeiro do Alentejo who's 30 years old and counting. Dogs that live the longest (mostly small breeds) can often reach their late teens or even early 20s, while extra-large breeds like Great Danes and Newfoundlands typically only live about 7-10 years.
While still relatively rare outside of their native Australia, Kelpies have been imported all across the world as working dogs, show dogs, and pets.
It was believed the original kelpie breed was developed by crossing the Scottish collie with the dingo when it first came to Australia, to make it more resilient to the harsh climate.
Researchers at the University of Sydney have found no genetic evidence that the iconic Australian kelpie shares canine ancestry with a dingo, despite Australian bush myth.