Top 10 Most Expensive Dogs in the World
Dogs, since time immemorial, have been known to be man’s best friend. Dogs make great pets and are awesome for security.
There are dogs that we will see roaming in the estates but this article is about a different breed of dogs, those that will cost an arm and a leg to own.
- Irish Wolfhound $1,500 – $2,000
The Irish Dog is a breed of domestic dog from Ireland. As the name suggests the wolfhound is meant to hunt wolves.
The Irish wolfhound makes a great hunting and guard dog with a lifespan of 6 to 10 years. The Irish wolfhound is known to be loyal, patient, dignified, generous, sweet-tempered and very thoughtful
The Irish wolfhound comes in white, black, brindle, fawn, grey or red in color.
- Akita $1,500 – $4,500
The Akita, a large breed of dog, originates from northern Japan. There are two varieties of the Japanese Akita, “Akita Inu”, or “Japanese Akita”. There is also an American strain, known as the “American Akita”.
The Akita dogs have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years and come in white, brindle, fawn, red fawn, red, pinto or sesame in color.
An Akita dog is mostly responsive, docile, independent and dignified.
- Saluki $2,500 – $5,000
The Saluki, developed from sighthounds, hunts by sight rather than scent. Salumi is mostly reared for the purpose of herding by nomadic tribes ato run down game animals.
A saluki is hailed for its speed of 69 kilometers per hour with a lifespan of 12 to 14 years.
Salukis are known to be intelligent, reserved and quiet. They are available in white, fawn, tan, cream, gold and Red.
- Pharaoh Hound $2,500 – $6,000
The Pharaoh hound, a Maltese breed, is the national dog of Malta where it is called Kelb tal-Fenek, which means “rabbit dog”.
A Pharaoh hound is traditionally used for hunting rabbit in the Maltese Islands. The Pharaoh hound has a life span of 11 to 14 years and come in tan, red, rich tan, golden and chestnut
The Pharaoh hound is considered quiet affectionate, social, Intelligent, playful and trainable making it an awesome choice for a pet.
- Tibetan Mastiff $2,200 – $7000
The Tibetan Mastiff is a large Tibetan dog breed in the mastiff family that originates from nomadic cultures in Nepal, China Tibet and Mongolia.
The Tibetan Mastiff is used to protect sheep from leopards, wolves, bears and tigers. The Tibetan Mastiff has a life span of 12 to 15 years and come in black, black and tan, brown, brown and tan, red gold, blue gray colors.