World's Most Expensive Dog Breeds
#10 Akita
The Akita is a large spitz breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. The price for one of these puppies? $1,500 – $4,500
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Akita
The Akita is a large spitz breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. The price for one of these puppies? $1,500 – $4,500
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Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion. Cost: $1,000 - $5,000
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Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog and the national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta. It's name means, "rabbit hound." You can get yours for $2,500 – $6,500!
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Rottweiler
The Rottweiler came from Rottweil, Germany. They were used to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat and other products to market. The price to pay? $2,000 – $8,000
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Chow Chow
Chow Chow is a breed of dog that was developed in China where it's name translates to "puffy lion." Not a bad name for one. Cost: $3,000 – $8,500
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English Bulldog
These pups grow to be muscular but they keep their adorable punched in faces that we love! They cost $2,500 – $9,000.
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Samoyed
The name comes from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. The pups were used to help with the herding, and to pull sleds when they moved. How much? $4,000 – $11,000
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom and gaining popularity in the States. How much for one? $1,000 – $14,000
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German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. It costs $3,000 – $2,400.
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Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed and type of domestic dog originating with nomadic cultures of Central Asia. In March 2011, a Tibetan Mastiff named, Big Splash sold for 1.5 million dollars!
