It’s no secret that dog owners spend a lot on their pets’ care. According to Forbes, owners can spend around $22,000 on their animals over a 12-year period.
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In addition, certain breeds are expensive from the start. Continue reading to check out a jaw-dropping list of the most expensive dog breeds in the world:
What is the most expensive dog?
The Tibetan mastiff is often considered the most expensive dog in the world, with one dog of the breed selling for nearly $2 million. The pricey puppy was sold in 2014 in China, according to AFP, which cited reports from the Chinese newspaper Qianjiang Evening News.
The dog was sold at a pet fair in Zhejiang province for 12 million yuan, equivalent to approximately $1.95 million, to a real estate developer. It was 80 centimeters tall and weighed 90 kg.
According to the American Kennel Club, the Tibetan mastiff is a working breed that is “watchful, indifferent, imposing, and intimidating.” It is characterized as a loving dog with its family but distant with strangers.
What are the 10 most expensive dogs?
According to Reader’s Digest, these are the 10 most expensive dog breeds and their average prices:
- English Bulldog: $4,250
- French Bulldog: $4,250
- Tibetan Mastiff: $4,000
- Chow Chow: $4,000
- Samoyed: $3,750
- Biewer Terrier: $3,500
- Portuguese Water Dog: $3,500
- Great Swiss Mountain Dog: $3,450
- Irish Wolfhound: $3,250
- Newfoundland: $3,250
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