Most Expensive Dogs in the World
A man’s best friend doesn’t always come without a price tag. In fact, certain types of dogs can cost thousands of dollars. While the cost associated with a certain breed of dog will differ drastically depending upon your location, and the type of breeder you use, there are certain breeds that consistently come out on top.
Curious to know the most expensive dog out there? Here’s a look at the breeds with the highest average price tag.
#1 – English Bulldog
English Bulldogs are becoming popular day after day, and the reason is their silly personalities. But this breed comes with a price tag which can reach up to $3,000 for purchasing a puppy alone. English Bulldogs are vulnerable to many health problems, making more trips to the veterinarian and more medical bills a regular thing for you. These breeds are also at high risk for heart conditions, multiple eye problems, hip and elbow dysplasia, cancer, allergies, skin problems, and even hyperthermia (over-heating). Despite the issues with their health, English Bulldogs live roughly 8-10 years.
#2 – German Shepherd Dog
Although popular, a well-bred German Shepherd can be rare to find, and you’re expected to spend around $2,500. Like the English Bulldog, German Shepherds need more than just the price tag of the puppy. They are prone to allergies, gastrointestinal ailments, cancer, bloat, and have hip and elbow dysplasia. For example, our pet sitter in NJ notices how German shepherd population is increasing in the Hoboken area.
#3 – Chow-Chow
A Chinese breed, Chow-Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds in existence today. Originally known to be a multi-purpose working dog, Chows are also adept at herding, guarding, hunting, and pulling. Chows have thick coat that requires regular and frequent grooming to ensure they don’t catch skin infection. With Chow-Chows, your total cost will be the purchase price of the puppy, plus the cost of grooming over the lifetime of the dog.
#4 – Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiffs are huge guardians, with heavy fur and stubborn temperaments. Frequent, regular grooming is required to prevent these breeds from catching any skin infections. We are sure most of you remember the recent story of the Tibetan Mastiff puppy that was sold for $2 million in China, though the breed can be purchased for far less elsewhere!
#5 – Irish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is one of the largest dog breeds in existence, and it is important to take their size into consideration when thinking about purchasing a puppy. Large dogs need large beds, large kennels and toys. They are often more costly to board at a kennel if you’re going out of city, and even simple tests and procedures are going to be expensive. Physical ailments found in the breed include hip and elbow dysplasia, bloat, cardiac diseases, and eye conditions.
#6 – Great Dane
Like the Irish Wolfhound, this is another large breed that comes at the price tag of every extremely huge dog breed there is, including large dog toys and beds, more food and medication and boarding costs. Heart conditions, bloat and hip and elbow dysplasia bare common ailments found in the breed that can lead to expensive treatments that can last the lifetime of the dog. These giants are gentle, and carry a personality that’s adored by many, and has a bittersweet nickname “The Heartbreak Breed.”
