The 10 Most Expensive Dogs In The World

#10. Afghan Hound – $7,000 The Afghan Hound is early recognizable due to its thick, silky smooth hair. This dog was bred for life in the mountains of Afghanistan. They are 25 to 27 inches tall and weigh 50 to 59 pounds. Their coat can be Fawn, Gold, or Cream with a black facial mask. #9. Pharaoh Hound – $7,500 The Pharaoh Hound is the national dog of Malta. The Kelb tal-Fenek (in Maltese) means “rabbit dog.” The Pharaoh Hound is traditionally used for hunting rabbits in the Maltese Islands. Pharaoh Hounds tend to weigh up to 45-55 pounds, males usually are 23-25 inches tall, while females are 21-24 inches tall #8. Dogo Argentino – $8,000 The Dogo Argentino was first bred in 1928 from the Cordoba Fighting Dog and the Great Dane, among other breeds. These dogs have a large, white, strong and muscular body with a short coat and deep-set chest. They have a domineering presence, which is just how the dog looks, the Dogo Argentino actually makes a good family pet as long as they get plenty of exercise. #7. Canadian Eskimo Dog – $8,750 The Canadian Eskimo Dog is one of the oldest and rarest working dogs from the Arctic. These dogs were brought from Siberia to North America over 1,000 years ago by the Thule people. The Canadian Eskimo dog’s popularity began to decline and now they are threatened with extinction. There are only 300 purebred Canadian Eskimo Dogs left in existence. #6. Rottweiler – $9,000 The Rottweiler was bred for working purposes in Germany. Originally, these dogs pulled carts full of butchered meat to market as well as herded livestock. Rottweilers have an average lifespan of 8 to 10 years. They weigh 110 to 132 points and are usually 24-27 inches tall. Rottweilers make excellent family pets due to their loyalty, obedience, and good nature. #5. Azawakh – $9,500 The Azawakh dog is from West Africa. Azawakas have a lifespan of 10-12 years, weigh roughly 33 to 55 pounds and stand about 25–29 inches tall. It is among the rarest breeds on this list. #4. Tibetan Mastiff – $10,000 This absolute giant teddy bear of a dog originates from Tibet and belongs to the Mastiff family. Males can reach heights of up to 33 inches. The original Tibetan mastiff usually weighs 120 to 198 points. Tibetan Mastiffs were originally used as guardians to protest sheep from predators like wolves and bears. #3. Chow Chow – $11,000 The Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds in China and are very rare. They look like fluffy teddy bears and have a black tongue. These dogs require a lot of exercise and professional grooming. #2. Löwchen – $12,000 The Löwchen is in the non-sporting category of the American Kennel Club. It was once the rarest dog in the world. Back in 1973, there were only 65 known Löwchen dogs left in the world. Today there are only 300 new Löwchens registered worldwide each year. #1. Samoyed – $14,000 This adorable dog is known for its thick, white, double-layer coat. It was originally a herding dog from Siberia. Samoyeds live 12-13 years on average. A fully grown male can weigh 45-65 pounds and a female can weighs around 35-50 pounds. The Samoyed is the most expensive dog in the world because they are becoming very rare.