In the best feelings for our lesser brothers, people are sometimes ready to spend on their pets inconceivable amounts of money. Today we find out which breed of dogs is the most expensive, and whether the price of the breed always depends on its rarity.
10 Most Expensive Dogs
- Tibetan Mastiff - the most expensive breed of dogs, causing awe and respect for its appearance, refers to one of the most ancient. For the Chinese, this breed is associated with the sacred value of Tibet, and to preserve the purity of the genus some dogs are even forbidden to sell. The Tibetan mastiff was bought by one of the Chinese millionaires for $ 1.5 million.
- Pharaoh's dog is God Anubis who descended from ancient Egyptian drawings. Such expensive and rare breeds of dogs, like Pharaoh's, always have a special origin or history. However, some argue that the relationship of this breed with ancient Egypt is contrived. Nevertheless, the price of a pharaoh dog is not released below $ 3,500, and its appearance is so unusual that it attracts many breeders.
- Samoyed or Samoyed Laika was restored as a breed by western breeders after almost complete disappearance. It is a white, very fluffy dog, whose historical homeland is Russia, Siberia. However, the most ancient domestic dog received its distribution in England. Samoyed differs endurance, diligence, sociability with people, cheerfulness. Puppies of this most expensive breed can cost up to $ 7000.
- Akita Inu or the faithful dog Hatiko . A dog of this breed met at the train station of his owner for 9 years after his death. Since then, a monument to a faithful dog has been erected in Japan, and the breed is recognized without a doubt the most faithful and faithful. In addition, Akita Inu is a brilliant hunter. Puppies of this breed can cost around $ 4000.
- Lyon Bichon is an expensive breed of dogs with an original "lion" haircut. In the 60-ies of the twentieth century, this breed even found itself in the Guinness book of records because of its small number, but in the XIX century. it can be found on the portraits of the court nobility. Today the price of a Lion dog puppy ranges from 4000 to 8000 $.
- Bearded Collie - an expensive and rare breed of dogs was bred specifically for grazing sheep. The real charm of her appearance is given by a beard and a mustache of long wool, which covers the entire body of the collie. Breeders like a bearded collie for its soft character, complaisance and lively temper. A small dog of such a dog can be purchased for 2000-3000 $.
- The Japanese miniature poodle , you will not believe, is placed in a tea cup! A cute baby weighs no more than 1.5 kg and costs about $ 5000. The most popular this breed of dogs won in Tokyo.
- Saluki or the flying "dog-gazelle" will surprise anyone with its grace, ease and even some elegance. Such a dog - an indispensable helper on the hunt, it is often used in pursuit with the hounds. Quite high in the withers (60-70 cm) saluki is thermophilic and cheerful. Expensive breeds of dogs, like saluki, are rare enough and often do not have nurseries in Russia. The average cost for a puppy is $ 2500.
- Chow-chow is a well-known breed with lush wool, whose historical name sounds like a "dog-hairy lion". Enough
friendly to people, unpretentious to living conditions, but requires constant care for their hair. An unusual feature of this breed is the blue-black tongue. Puppy chow-chow, charming fluffy baby, can be purchased from $ 1000, puppies with a good pedigree can cost up to $ 8000. - English Bulldog - a large, strong, weighty dog, but quite friendly and agile. Because of the frightening appearance, she is credited with the qualities of a defender, but historically this breed was used as a fighting one. From ancestors to modern bulldogs got a stocky torso and an unusually strong grip. A real English breed can cost about 2000-3000 $, in some cases the price reaches $ 9000.