The dog has been living next to a person for several thousand years, rightfully being his most devoted friend. During the coexistence of man and dog, many different breeds have appeared. Today, a person can choose a dog breed based on their own preferences. But there are breeds of dogs that only wealthy enough people can acquire.
What is the top ranking of the five most expensive dogs?
- The first place in the ranking of the most expensive dog breeds is occupied by the Tibetan Mastiff - a very large and powerful dog. Its weight is about 55-65 kg, height at the withers reaches 70 cm This breed appeared 5 thousand years ago in Tibetan monasteries. It was widely used to guard livestock in pastures. The Tibetan mastiff has a balanced character, is very loyal to the owners, gets along well with children. According to legend, the Buddha himself owned a dog of this breed. The Tibetan Mastiff was also the favorite dog of the great Genghis Khan. At present, the Tibetan Mastiff has broken all records and has become the most expensive dog - in 2011 a Chinese millionaire bought a red puppy of this breed for $ 1.5 million. On average, the price of Tibetan Mastiff puppies ranges from $ 2500 to $ 8000.
- The second in the list of the five most expensive breeds was Lyon Bichon (aka Levhen, aka a lion dwarf dog) - a small decorative dog originally from France. The breed was already known at the end of the 16th century. Translated from French, Lyon Bichon means "dwarf lion", and all because it is customary to cut them "under the lion", shaving off almost all the hair and leaving only a mane and a brush on the tail. Until the beginning of the 20th century, Lyon Bichon was a very popular breed, but then the popularity of this breed fell, and in 1960 Lyon Bichon was even listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the rarest breed. The breeders took measures to preserve and breed the breed. Nowadays Lyon Bichons are popular again. Representatives of this breed belong to pocket dogs. They reach a height of only 25-33 cm, and weigh a maximum of 8.5 kg. Lyon Bichons are very intelligent, friendly and playful dogs. You can buy Lyon Bichon for prices ranging from $ 2000 to $ 7000.
- Farvon's dog is in third place in terms of value. This breed was known 5000 years ago, as evidenced by the images of the Pharaoh dog on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs. In addition, the ancient Egyptian god Anubis was depicted with the head of this particular dog. Since then, the breed has not undergone any changes and has been preserved in its original form. The Pharaoh Hound has medium size, well-developed muscles, an elongated head with large erect ears. The coat of this dog is short, which makes it easier to care for it, however, it must be remembered that such coat is not able to protect the dog from frost, therefore, in the cold season, the dog needs additional insulation. Pharaoh dogs are distinguished by their intelligence, they are easily trained, although they can show some stubbornness. In addition, they are very attached to the owners, but they treat strangers with distrust. The price of the Pharaoh Dog ranges from $ 1000- $ 7000.
- The fourth place in value belongs to the Pomeranian (pygmy) Spitz breed - a miniature dog originally from Germany. This breed has a long history - images of the ancestors of the Pomeranian Spitz (although somewhat larger) can be found on ancient Egyptian and Roman coins and objects of art. In 1870, the breed was brought from Germany to England, where it was improved. Currently, there is a surge in the popularity of this breed, many Hollywood and domestic stars are the owners of the Miniature Spitz. A distinctive feature of the breed is its fluffy coat - thanks to the dense undercoat, it looks very voluminous, which gives the dog a special charm. The Pomeranian Spitz is tiny - its height is only 18-22 cm, and its weight rarely exceeds 3 kg. By temperament, this dog has an extremely playful disposition, gets along well with children, but at the same time it is easy to train and obeys the owner well. The cost of the Miniature Spitz is around $ 700 - $ 4000.
- The Samoyed Laika closes the top five of the most expensive breeds. This breed also has an ancient history - for 3000 years this dog lived next to the tribes inhabiting the northern regions of Russia and Siberia. Dogs were used as sled dogs, as well as for hunting and guarding livestock. In the middle of the 20th century, the breed practically disappeared, but thanks to the efforts of Western dog breeders, it was nevertheless managed to be preserved. Samoyed huskies have an average size of 53-57 cm and a weight of 23-25 kg. A distinctive feature of this breed is the snow-white thick fur, as well as the so-called "Samoyed smile", which is inherent in the dog due to the slightly raised corners of the mouth and the location of the eyes. The nature of the Samoyed Laika is very calm, they are easy to train, very playful and sociable. The price of puppies of this breed ranges from $ 600 to $ 1800.
Of course, the given list can be called approximate, since the cost of puppies of a particular breed varies depending on the country of purchase, as well as on the title of the parents.
