Top 10 most expensive dog breeds in the world

Lowchen

Known as the 'Little Lion' the Lowchen is a non-sporting dog whose unique fur cut resembles that of a lion. Lowchens are extremely intelligent pets and are very rare. The starting price of a Lowchen begins at $7000.

Samoyed

Samoyed are Siberian origin dogs that were first bred by nomadic reindeer herders. Today these dogs are known to be one of the most expensive pets sold at upto $12,000.

Tibetan Mastiff

Another ancient breed, the Tibetan Mastiff is considered to be one of the largest dogs in the world which can reach up to 72 kgs and 84 cm in height. They cost nearly $7,000.

The purebreds are raised in Nepal, while many are bred in USA. In 2013, a rare breed of the Tibetan Mastiff was sold for nearly 2 million dollars in China.

Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is the national dog of Malta. They are athletic and intelligent dogs but very hard to train as they can be stubborn. They cost between $3000-6000.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Charles Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom and is one of the most popular pure-breed in the United States. The cost of this dog can go up to $14,000

Canadian Eskimo Dog

The Canadian Eskimo is considered to be North America's oldest and rarest remaining canines. They are sold for a price of $6000.

Akita

Popularly known, the Akita breed features in many Hollywood movies like Hachiko: A Dog's Tale. Originally from Japan, the Akita is even bred in America resulting in two breed strains. The Akita is priced above $4,500

Chow Chow

Originally from China this breed is also known as Songshi Quan which means 'puffy-lion dog'. This dog is an ancient breed that dates back to nearly 300 BC. One can purchase this dog between $3,000-9000.

Chinese Crested Hairless

The Chinese Crested hairless is considered exotic because of its strange appearance and single coat of fur. The dog features a thick main on its scalp and tail. It costs $5000.

English Bulldog

Small, wrinkled faced and pushed nose, the English Bulldog was the 4th most popular purebred dog in USA in 2015. The dog costs between $2000-3000.