We all know how dogs can be expensive especially if you are going to choose the breeds that feature on any list of most expensive dogs in the world. How do you determine a most expensive dog? One shouldn’t only go by the price tag but also by the healthcare and maintenance costs. Taking care of dogs isn’t cheap especially if you are truly taking care of them in terms of diet, healthcare and medication like vaccines etc. In respect of these factors, here are 25 of the world’s most expensive dogs with prices on an approximate for puppies.
Starting with the Kerry blue terrier, this isn’t very costly but still, cost a good $600 to purchase. Grooming costs average $60 with healthcare that might rise to an average of $7000 throughout its 12-15 year lifespan.
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A Yorkie as they are also known doesn’t cost much. You can get one for $600 but these little dogs that live between 13-16 years can be among the high-cost dog breeds because of their health problems like knee or eye issues that will set you back by an average of $9,800 in healthcare. It isn’t a big shedder so maintenance for grooming will be $31 per session.
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Akita is a nice friendly family dog that costs about $800 and lives between 11 to 15 years. With a shedding time during spring and fall, you may have to shell out $62 per grooming session. Typical health issues that plague an Akita are hip dysplasia, knee injuries and skin problems which may cost an average of $4,500 in healthcare making it among costliest dogs to maintain.
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A Chow Chow is slightly higher at $900 and has a life expectancy of 8-12 years. A medium sized Chow Chow will incur a grooming cost of around $90 per session. Average healthcare for a Chow Chow could be anything up to $11,000 making it one of the high-priced dogs in the world in terms of maintenance.
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This is a well-known show dog which makes a good family pet. The Bernese mountain dog costs $800 but has a short lifespan of 7-10 years. It may face elbow and hip dysplasia or aseptic meningitis although there is no reason to feel that it will get the disease. Healthcare costs average about $6,500 with grooming at $70 per session.
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German Shepherds are friendly family dogs used originally for sheep herding. They are good-natured gentle dogs ideal for families and kids. They cost approx $800 and will set you back in grooming costs of $40 making them cheap for grooming. They have a lifespan of 10-13 years and as they risk acquiring diseases like perianal fistulas and hip dysplasia, healthcare costs can be steep averaging $20,500. That makes them truly expensive dog breeds.
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One of the best family dogs, the Golden Retriever is one of the dogs that start at $1000 but costs lesser than the above in grooming being $56 per session. With life expectancy of 10-12 years, healthcare costs average a steep $17,500 making it one of the most pricy dogs to purchase where healthcare is concerned.
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The Ibizan Hound is a pretty expensive dog costing $1,300 with a life expectancy of 12-14 years. It is easy to groom costing just $25 per session but purebred Ibizan hounds are at risk of hip dysplasia and deafness. Their health costs are pretty low at an average of $1,600. That’s quite good.
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Also known as the Argentine mastiff, this was originally an Argentinian big game hunter and is quite a costly breed that goes for around $800-$1,200. Among costly dogs, it is a large dog breed with a life expectancy of 12-14 years with an average grooming cost of about $65. Like the Ibizan hound, it also can get problems like hip dysplasia and deafness making healthcare cost an average of $1,600.
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can be one of the most expensive dogs in the world which may cost anything utp$1200. Grooming too isn’t easy and may cost at least $55 or more for a session. The breed lives up to 14 years and can invite a number of health conditions making healthcare cost an average of $1,350 or more.
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Don’t be mistaken. An English bulldog is a friendly breed but may cost $1,200 with an average grooming cost of about $48 or more. Bulldogs live up to just 8 years and can invite several health conditions making their healthcare costs a steep $5,700.
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This is considered a rare breed that costs between $1,200-$1,500 to purchase. The Samoyed is a kind and loving animal and is always willing to please its family. It has a thick white coat that requires grooming regular which may cost $60 per session. Samoyeds live up to 14 years and are at risk of issues like corneal dystrophy and autoimmune conditions making healthcare average about $4,800.
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This breed is one of the best watchdogs and family dogs best for kids. Puppies cost up to $1,500 but average grooming costs are costly at $88 per session. Healthcare is also steep at $7,500 making this truly an expensive dog breed to purchase.
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The Rottweiler may be a large breed and costs anywhere from $850 up to $1,200. It lives up to 10 years and is alert intelligent and fearless. The shorthaired dog has a low grooming cost of $35 but healthcare may be expensive to the tune of $7,800.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies will cost an average of $1,500-$2000 making it among the world’s most expensive dogs. The breed is a medium sized one and is always full of energy and enjoys the outdoors. A good breed can live up to 14 years and will average $48 for grooming. Healthcare can be anything up to $3500 make it lesser in comparison to others.
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A large Italian breed which is among the world’s costliest dogs, the Spinone Italiano can cost anything from $1,500-$2000.The breed is quite a healthy one that lives up to 14 years. Grooming costs average up to$55 and healthcare because of issues like gastric dilation volvulus may cost an average of $3,000.
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It became popular because of it’s appearance in the story Peter Pan and will cost anything up to $1,500 and lives up to 10 years. These giant breeds are quite lovable and gentle family dogs which can be trained easily. Grooming sessions may cost $65 per session. They are at risk of problems like gastric dilation volvulus and cardiomyopathy making healthcare costs averaging $5,500.
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You can easily expect to shell out anything up to $2,000 for a French Bulldog making it one of the most expensive dogs in the world. They are perfect for homes in the city as they don’t usually need much outdoor exercise. Grooming averages about $35 which is not bad but they are prone to problems that would make their healthcare cost an average of $4,300.This breed lives up to 12 years.
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This large breed dog can cost $1,200 to $2,000 from registered breeders. The Alaskan Malamute is a great pet full of energy and curiosity with a life expectancy up to 15 years. Their grooming cost can be as high as $85 because of the thick coats. They are prone to medical problems like diabetes mellitus which can spiral healthcare to an average of $7,700.
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A St Bernard can cost up to $1,500 but may cost at least $65 for grooming. This giant breed is a lovely family dog with a calm and composed nature excellent for handlers. It can live up to 10 years and what makes St. Bernard’s one of the world’s most expensive dogs is the health costs which are steep costing an average $8,600.
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This is one big gentle giant great for families where a puppy cost approx $2,200 making it one of the most expensive dog breeds in the world. It lives between 6-10 years and grooming average about $65 a session. Medical problems make healthcare cost an average of $7,700.
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The Black Russian Terrier is truly one of the world’s most expensive dog breeds that can cost anything from $1,800 to $2,500. This is a large breed where grooming can cost a steep $105. With life expectancy between 10 to 14 years, it is prone to health issues like eye and orthopaedic problems that can make healthcare cost about an average of $6000.
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The Afghan hound is a huge dog that could cost up to $2,000 from a registered breeder. It has a long glamorous coat and looks elegant but will require constant pampering that makes their grooming sessions cost around $65 per session. They live for 12-14 years but are prone to health problems like cataract and hypothyroidism making their healthcare cost an average of $2,900 which is comparatively lower than other exotic breeds.
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Instead of purchasing a Portuguese water dog you could adopt one instead because this is a truly expensive dog breed that may cost anything up to $2,500. It is a medium-sized dog who really loves water and grooming can cost $53 per session. The breed can live from 10-14 years and healthcare isn’t that much costing an average of $2,700.
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Now we come to the most expensive dog in the world. The glorious Tibetan Mastiff is a giant with a giant price tag that can go up to $5000 but you can also get a puppy from registered for up to $2,500. The Tibetan Mastiff is a great watchdog and incurs a grooming charge of about $70. It has a life expectancy of about 10-14 years but in comparison to other dogs, the healthcare expenses go up to $3,000 on an average.
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