Today, dogs have become a part of many families, but it is certain that owning a dog is not a light financial burden. Thousands of dollars can be spent each year on basic vaccines, food and essential supplies. However, these are only part of the visible expenses. In fact, due to the rarity or high price of certain breeds, the price of a dog can be eye-popping. So, do you know which are the most expensive dogs in the world? What kind of dogs do rich people like to keep? Next, let’s take a look at the ranking of the most expensive dogs in the world. This article mainly uses the special prices of some dogs as the research standard. Don’t comment unless you like it.

1. Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff, also known as Tibetan Mastiff Dog, is a type of mastiff dog with strong strength and brave character, and retains its wild instinct. This breed originated in Tibet, China, and is often considered one of the most ferocious dogs in the world. Typical characteristics of the Tibetan Mastiff include a powerful physique, a high level of alertness, and a strong sense of territory. Within their territory, they are extremely hostile to strangers, but extremely loyal to their owners, and are good at protecting their owners and their belongings. Due to its natural loyalty and instinct to protect its owner, the Tibetan Mastiff is not only the best guard dog for nomads, but is also widely recognized as the best guard dog for kings and tribal leaders.

Reason for being on the list: In the past, dogs were used to guard the door, but now dogs are already worth a lot of money. China once had a kind of Tibetan Mastiff known as the "shattering beast". Its worth has soared to tens of millions, which can be said to be very rare among dogs. The most expensive Tibetan Mastiff in the world has reached a sky-high price of 40 million yuan, and the "Jingtian Beast" breed is so high-quality that the price of one breeding is as high as 1.2 million yuan. The Chinese name is "Jingtian Beast" and it belongs to the Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, and Subphylum Vertebrates. This kind of mastiff can reach a shoulder height of 91 centimeters and weigh more than 100 kilograms. As strong as an ox, as mighty as a lion, showing the majesty and nobility of a king. In various exhibition activities, "Jingtian Beast" has shown extraordinary "power". According to the owner of the mastiff, someone was willing to offer 30 million yuan to buy the dog when it was 8 months old, and the current price has soared to 40 million yuan. However, due to numerous incidents of Tibetan mastiffs biting people, people have stayed away from these ferocious dogs, and their prices have also dropped significantly.

2. Rottweiler

The Rottweiler, also known as Rottweiler, Rottweiler, etc., belongs to the genus Canidae and is famous for its strong body and agility. Known for its action and powerful momentum, it is a highly regarded dog breed full of courage and strength in the world. In the early years, Rottweilers were used to guard livestock. They are smart, strong and very tractable. Today, they are not only widely recognized in the field of military and police dogs, but have also become a popular and valuable family dog ​​breed. The Rottweiler is medium to large in size, of moderate weight, neither overweight nor underweight; its limbs are well-proportioned and muscular, showing strong strength, flexibility and endurance, and its overall structure is well-proportioned and compact.

Reason for the list: Under normal circumstances, as a pet dog, the price of an average-quality Rottweiler ranges from about 5,000 to 8,000 yuan, while an excellent competition-grade Rottweiler may reach 20,000 yuan. or higher. Imported Rottweilers are more expensive. In the Chinese Rottweiler Club, there are even Rottweilers priced as high as 650,000 yuan, while "Rottweilers" priced below 4,000 to 5,000 yuan are often no longer purebred Rottweilers, but some hybrid breeds .

3. German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog, also known as German Black Back or Wolf Dog, originated from Germany. This dog breed is famous for its intelligence and sensitivity, ranking third in the world's dog breed IQ rankings. German Shepherds are suited to jobs that require active movement and are therefore often used to perform a variety of tasks. During World War I, German Shepherds were also recruited by the German army to fight with the army as military dogs. Due to their tall size, powerful appearance, and strong working ability, German Shepherds are widely used around the world, not only as military dogs, police dogs, and search and rescue dogs, but also as guide dogs, shepherd dogs, and even ornamental dogs. and household pets.

Reason for the list: The impression left by an excellent German Shepherd Dog is that it is strong, agile, muscular, alert and full of energy. German Shepherds are very strong and have a keen sense of smell, sight and hearing, so they are often used as police dogs. On some online shopping platforms, high-quality competition-grade German Shepherd puppies have always been expensive, often as high as 20 to 300,000 yuan. Even this is just the price of puppies, and the value of their parents is even staggeringly high. .

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The Border Collie originated from the Scottish Borders and is a member of the Collie family. They have a strong shepherding instinct, are naturally intelligent, are good at perceiving expressions and movements, and can accurately understand their owner's instructions. Therefore, they rank first in the world's dog breed IQ rankings. Border Collies have a strong ability to adapt to harsh climates. Common coat colors include black and white, blue and white, brown and white, and tri-color coats, mainly black, blue, and brown. It is characterized by intelligence, good at learning, strong understanding, easy to train, gentle temperament, loyalty and good obedience. Border Collies are mainly found in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Reason for being on the list: The price of a border collie that wins the dog competition is between 2,000 and 50,000 yuan, while domestic puppies are generally sold for 800 to 3,000 yuan. The price of puppies sold in kennels usually ranges from 2,000 to 100,000 yuan, while the price of competition-level puppies ranges from 10,000 yuan to unlimited. On online shopping platforms, the price of some high-quality competition-level Border Collies is close to 300,000, and their parents are usually competition-level champion dogs.

5. Akita Inu

The Akita Inu is the national dog of Japan and is widely loved as a family pet dog. As the largest fox dog breed in Japan, the Akita also attracts attention in Europe and the United States, where fox dog populations are large. In Japan, the Akita dog is regarded as part of the national historical relics and is world-renowned for its representative, the loyal dog Hachiko, and has become one of Japan's designated natural monuments. Akita dogs are strong, brave, perceptive, easy to train, loyal and intelligent, and are relatively easy to maintain. In recent years, Akita dogs have gradually become popular among Chinese dog lovers.

Reason for the list: At the Shanghai Pet Festival, the highest price of an Akita dog was as high as 150,000 yuan. The Akita dogs on display have many different coat colors. Among them, the male Akita dog has a yellow neck, and the female Akita dog has a larger white area on the neck. Of course, there is also the snowflake-colored Akita Inu, which is more expensive than the yellow-haired Akita Inu due to its rarity. As a relatively expensive dog breed, Akitas are generally sold on site for around 20,000 to 30,000 yuan. However, the most expensive Akita at this pet festival was priced as high as 150,000 yuan, and even some competition-level Akitas The price of a dog is as high as two to three hundred thousand yuan.

6. British Bulldog

The British Bulldog, also known as tiger dog and British bulldog, costs approximately 3,000 to 9,000 yuan. The breed originated in England and is said to have been bred from the Mastiff and the Bull Terrier. Its facial wrinkles are obvious. The adult dog weighs about 18 to 25 kilograms and has a shoulder height of 51 to 64 centimeters. It is a medium-sized dog. Bulldogs were originally used to tease bulls, but after the activity was banned in the 19th century, bulldogs were transformed into ornamental dogs and were divided into French bulldogs, American bulldogs and other types. The bulldog is the mascot of many schools, organizations and even countries. For example, the mascot of Yale University is the bulldog known as "Handsome Dan", and the US Marine Corps and the United Kingdom also regard bulldogs as mascots. In addition, the sports teams of Butler University in Indiana, USA also use bulldogs as their mascots.

Reason for the list: As one of the world's famous fighting dogs, the British Bulldog is also a relatively expensive pet dog. Price factors are influenced by many factors, chief among them pedigree. The price of British bulldogs varies. The price of general domestic breeds is between 3,000 and 5,000 yuan, and the price of high-quality breeds may exceed 10,000 yuan, while the price of top breeds may be as high as tens of thousands of yuan, and even the price of competition-level breeds is about 100,000 yuan. about. On online shopping platforms, the price of some competition-grade British bulldog puppies has reached as high as two to three hundred thousand yuan.

7. French Bulldog

The French Bulldog is native to France and its ancestors can be traced back to the British Bulldog, especially the erect-eared toy bulldog. Around 1860, many toy bulldogs were introduced to France from England, and by breeding with other local breeds of dogs, this French bulldog was eventually formed, with a small body, a flat head, and rose or bat ears. French bulldogs are kind, honest, loyal, persistent, brave, and have unique taste. These qualities are fully demonstrated in their expressions and behaviors. They are friendly to children, but they are also energetic, resolute, adaptable and curious. They are toy dogs with excellent characteristics.

Reason for the list: The price of a French bulldog mainly depends on its pedigree (whether there is a pedigree certificate) and appearance. Of course, the price will fluctuate slightly in different regions, but it mainly depends on the pedigree and appearance. If it is a high-end competition variety, the price will be at least 100,000 yuan. Usually, the price of a French bulldog puppy with a formal pedigree certificate (which may be the descendant of a senior racing dog) is more than 15,000 yuan for a female dog, and more than 12,000 yuan for a male dog. In online shopping, the price of some high-end French bulldog puppies has reached 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. But you need to pay attention to the identification, because there are many pedigree certificates that are inconsistent with the actual dog pedigree. The price of ordinary pet-level French bulldogs is relatively cheap (at least much cheaper than high-end English bulldogs). Generally, their appearance is good or bad, and their prices range from two to three thousand to six or seven thousand.

8. Belgian Shepherd Dog

The Belgian Shepherd Dog is a very intelligent, versatile and easily trainable dog breed, slightly smaller than the German Shepherd Dog. Its appearance is both graceful and strong, its body is flexible and muscular, alert, energetic, brave, and tireless, making it suitable for various jobs. There are four different varieties of the Belgian Shepherd Dog, including the short-haired breed - Belgian Malinois, the black long-haired breed - Belgian Groander, the mixed-colored long-haired breed - Belgian Tembilen and the wire-haired breed - Belgian Lacan North Collie.

Reason for the list: As a versatile, extremely intelligent and easy-to-train dog breed, the Belgian Shepherd Dog is elegant, strong, flexible and muscular in appearance, alert and energetic, and brave and fearless. Generally speaking, the price of an ordinary Belgian Shepherd Dog ranges from 1,000 to 8,000 yuan. However, the price of competition-grade Belgian Shepherd Dogs is usually more than ten times that of ordinary breeds, and some are even more expensive. On some online shopping platforms, the price of competition-grade Belgian Shepherd puppies may be as high as 250,000 yuan.

9. Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu, scientific name is "Shiba Inu", also known as Japanese Shiba Inu. It is a national treasure of Japan and has been designated as a "natural monument" by the Japanese government. , in terms of size, is a medium-sized dog breed with a long history. It is also an excellent guard dog and companion dog. This dog has a stable character and is loyal to its owner. It is a pet dog breed widely raised in Japanese families. With its appearance on the TV screen, the Shiba Inu's popularity has greatly increased, and now there are more and more Shiba Inu fans in China.

Reason for the list: As a national treasure, Japan’s Shiba Inu has a lively and active nature. Once tamed, it will show great loyalty, so it is a very suitable dog breed for guarding the home. In China, the breeding technology of Shiba Inu is relatively immature, so most people choose to import them from abroad. For this reason, the price of Shiba Inu is also relatively high. In the market, the price of a Shiba Inu ranges from about 1,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan, but the actual price depends on the quality, body shape and other factors of the Shiba Inu. The price of a common red Shiba Inu is about 6,000 yuan to 15,000 yuan. According to experienced people, Shiba Inu dogs priced below 5,000 yuan are basically non-purebred. On online shopping platforms, the price of some competition-grade Shiba Inu puppies is even as high as 250,000 yuan, which also proves the precious value of their parents.

10. Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese Crested Dog is also known as Chinese Hairless Dog, Half-haired Dog, Chinese Naked Dog, Chinese Royal Naked Dog, Chinese Ship Dog, etc. It is one of the few hairless dog breeds in the world. This breed is named the Chinese Crested Dog because there is a ball of hair on the top of the dog's head, which is similar to the hats worn by officials of the Qing Dynasty. Since 1975, this breed has been introduced in the United States. The Chinese Crested Dog is a toy dog ​​with a small body, generally no more than 33 cm in height. Its skin is patterned and comes in a variety of colors. Common ones include black with blue spots and pink with brown spots. This dog breed is very clean, does not shed hair, has a docile personality, and likes to be close to people. It is a very suitable ornamental dog for families.

Reason for the list: Generally speaking, the price of standard and high-quality Chinese Crested Dogs ranges from 5,000 yuan to 10,000 yuan. For some purebred, excellent-quality crested dogs with show-level potential, the price may be as high as tens of thousands of dollars. In the market, there are many types of Chinese crested dog prices, and the price varies greatly for each dog. An ordinary standard Chinese crested dog may cost around 4,000 to 5,000 yuan. However, as the purity and rarity of the bloodline increase, the price will increase accordingly. The price of a competition-level Chinese Crested dog may range from 20,000 yuan to 50,000 yuan.