Price:<\/strong> $2,000 to $2,000,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 24 to 26 inches<\/li>
Weight: <\/strong>75 to 160 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Independent, stubborn, aloof<\/li>
Life Expectancy: <\/strong>10 to 14 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Ordinarily, the Tibetan Mastiff price<\/a> wouldn’t top the list of most expensive dogs<\/strong>, but the purchase in 2014 made that possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Tibetan Mastiff pup was sold<\/a> for $2,000,000 in China to a property developer, making it the most expensive dog breed in the world. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the oldest dog breeds<\/a>, with historical evidence dating back 5,000 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is an attractive head turner, and its regal appearance was one reason the Chinese property developer bought a Tibetan pup at such a high price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was developed to be a guard dog and does that well. Its size alone is enough to frighten an intruder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also a companion, but not suitable for first-timers because it isn’t easy to train. The Tibetan Mastiff doesn’t do well in obedience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.<\/span> Czechoslovakian Wolfdog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $50,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 24 to 26 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 44 to 57 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Fearless, active, sociable<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 10 to 15 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog or Czechoslovakian Vlcak is a rare but revered dog, both of which contribute to its high cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It originated in 1955 from a cross between the German Shepherd and the Carpathian Wolf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club, it is part of their Foundation Stock Service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This breed is known to be very affectionate with its family and bonds tightly with them but isn’t a fan of strangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without proper socialization, it can get aggressive. It also needs a lot of exercises. Generally, this breed is reserved more for law enforcement than families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.<\/span> Samoyed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $14,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 21 to 24 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 50 to 60 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Friendly, lively, stubborn<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 12 to 14 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Samoyed is an attractive breed in many ways. White, beautiful, and foxlike, it endears people with its physical traits but can be quite expensive to buy and maintain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For starters, the Samoyed’s coat is hard to groom. Many pet parents would rather call a professional groomer than go through the hurdle on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This breed also needs exercise and can be hard to train. It has its positive qualities, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Samoyed is an affectionate, loyal and gentle breed, and fit for a household. Its worker instincts make it independent, and as such, it can be hard to train. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4.<\/span> L\u00f6wchen <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $14,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 12 to 14 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 9 to 18 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Playful, happy, intelligent<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 13 to 15 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The L\u00f6wchen in English means “Lion Dog”, but this breed isn’t like the Rhodesian Ridgeback<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s nothing fierce about the L\u00f6wchen, and the name is only because of its looks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At a time in history, the L\u00f6wchen was popular, but that changed in the late 20th century when the breed almost got extinct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately, that didn’t happen, but the L\u00f6wchen remains rare today. Largely due to this, it is very expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The L\u00f6wchen is worth every penny, though. It is suitable for both old and new pet parents, and it can adapt to an apartment if exercised well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With strangers some L\u00f6wchen dogs are shy, but with family these pooches are affectionate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are also even-tempered and gentle. As a trump card, they hardly fall ill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5.<\/span> Chow Chow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $11,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 17 to 20 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 40 to 70 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Aloof, independent, loyal<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 12 to 15 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Chow Chow is one of the oldest dogs in the world, and also very rare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age and rarity combined to make it also one of the most expensive dogs, both for purchasing and maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only is the Chow Chow hard to groom, but it is also vulnerable to many health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people who get a Chow Chow have it as a guard dog, and it plays that role with quiet dignity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aloof with strangers and protective of its owners, none can pass without encountering the Chow Chow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This breed is hard to train, though, and shouldn’t be left in the hands of a beginner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
6.<\/span> Azawakh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $9,500<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 23 to 27 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 33 to 55 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Aloof, attentive, affectionate<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 12 to 15 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Azawakh is rare and was bred to be a hunter in the African continent. It is a sighthound with a great amount of speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also expensive, mainly because it isn’t easily found. You won’t stumble on the Azawakh everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a family pet, the Azawakh is gentle and affectionate. It needs a lot of socialization, however, as it is reserved towards strangers and dislikes being touched by them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also protective, making it a good guard dog. The Azawakh isn’t advisable for new pet parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7.<\/span> Rottweiler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $9,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 22 to 27 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 85 to 130 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Steady, self-assured, devoted<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 8 to 11 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Rottweiler is a popular Law enforcement and guard dog and is the most popular dog on our list so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The common Rottweilers we see are usually mutts, and they aren’t so expensive. However, a purebred Rottweiler pup is costly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rotties are also considered dangerous alongside Pitbulls, but that assertion has been exaggerated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bad training is the foundation of dog aggression<\/a>, and the Rottweiler isn’t different. With the right owner, this breed isn’t aggressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Rottweiler is protective and would not hesitate to defend its family against harm. It is loyal and ready to defend its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8.<\/span> Canadian Eskimo Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $8,750<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 24 to 29 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 40 to 80 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Affectionate, courageous, intelligent<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 12 to 15 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Just like the Chow Chow, the Canadian Eskimo Dog is both old and rare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its ancestors came into North America a thousand years back and became the breed we know today as the Canadian Eskimo Dog in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It went through a lot of situations that threatened its existence like illnesses and the preference of the Siberian Husky<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, there are very few Canadian Eskimo Dogs remaining, around 300 in number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This contributes to the high cost as you may not come across this breed everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be a family dog under some circumstances. Personality-wise, it is loyal, trustworthy, and intelligent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9.<\/span> Dogo Argentino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $8,000<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 23 to 27 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 80 to 100 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Tolerant, affectionate, friendly<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 9 to 15 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Dogo Argentino is a big dog breed with a characteristic white skin. It was developed to hunt down ferocious animals like mountain lions and boars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not surprisingly, Dogo is considered a dangerous dog breed<\/a>, perhaps more than the Rottweiler. With so many bans attached to its name, it isn’t easy to find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dogo Argentino isn’t inherently dangerous, but it does need an owner with good experience and a strong concept of boundaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the good side, it is loyal, happy, and strong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
10.<\/span> Pharaoh Hound <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Price:<\/strong> $7,500<\/li>
Height:<\/strong> 21 to 25 inches<\/li>
Weight:<\/strong> 45 to 55 pounds<\/li>
Temperament:<\/strong> Affectionate, intelligent, sociable<\/li>
Life Expectancy:<\/strong> 11 to 14 years<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Pharaoh Hound’s main roots are in Egypt, but it wasn’t until Malta that it became a fully known dog breed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Maltese people adopted this breed and have now made it the National dog of Malta. It also goes by the name Kelb tal-Fenek, which means “rabbit dog”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pharaoh Hound is good for all owners, including new ones. It can also adapt to an apartment when well exercised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typical of a hound, this breed is reserved towards strangers, but affectionate with its family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This breed has the unique trait of blushing, and can even be trained to smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs About Top Expensive Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Why is the Tibetan Mastiff the most expensive dog breed?<\/h3>\n
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The Tibetan Mastiff became the most expensive dog breed in the world after someone purchased a Tibetan pup for an estimate of $2,000,000 in China.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Are expensive dogs popular?<\/h3>\n
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Though this is not a universal rule, expensive dogs are usually uncommon. Because of the limited supply, the price stays high.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Are expensive dogs good for my family?\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Expensive dogs all have their peculiarities, but not all can fit your family. It all depends on your preference, experience, environment, and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Getting a dog is a commitment, and that includes the financial aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is one thing to dream about taking sweet walks with your dog, but reality can be a rude awakening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you think these top most expensive dog breeds in the world are worth parting with thousands (even millions) of dollars?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds in the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/span> Czechoslovakian Wolfdog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/span> Samoyed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/span> Chow Chow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6.<\/span> Azawakh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

8.<\/span> Canadian Eskimo Dog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

9.<\/span> Dogo Argentino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

10.<\/span> Pharaoh Hound <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n