We
totally get you: once you've gotten it in your mind that you want to take home
an adorable, amazing, furry friend (aka a dog), nothing's going to stop you.
Not that annoying landlord who's suddenly telling you dogs aren't allowed in
your used-to-be-awesome apartment. Not the fact that you kind of/sort of/maybe
might have been allergic when you were younger (You're pretty sure it went
away, anyway.) Not the fact that—oops - the breed you had your eye on
happens to be a bit more money than you had originally planned on spending.
Although most dog breeds are totally reasonable when it comes to how much they
cost (and, of course, there's always adopting!), it can be eye-opening to
discover that others might end up costing you a pretty pooch penny. We did a
bit of digging to find 10 dog breeds that have been known to cost more than
your average amount for purchasing a dog. We aren't saying you can't ever find
these dogs for cheaper than these price tags, but it's not uncommon to find
them going for this much ... or even more. Take a gander.
English
Bulldog
Price
tag: $2,500-$9,000
Don't be
fooled by the English Bulldogs intimidating appearance--they actually happen to
be one of the gentlest breeds out there. These dogs get along swimmingly with
kids and are renowned for their guardian abilities.
Fun Fact: Brigitte,
the French Bulldog known as Stella on Modern Family, was the first
bulldog to win a Golden Collar award.
Tibetan
Mastiff
Price
Tag: $2,200 – $7,000
Although
massive in size, the Tibetan Mastiff is actually a loyal, calm and good-natured
breed. If you're looking into purchasing one of these beautiful dogs, you might
want to make sure you have enough space-they love running around in wide open
areas.
Fun Fact: A Tibetan
Mastiff might even bring you a little bit of luck--the breed certainly did for
this couple, who wed at Westminster after their dog, Major, won best of breed.
Chow
Chow
Price
Tag: $3,000 – $8,500
Chow
Chow's, if not properly trained, can be dominant in their demeanor, and as such
tend to be on the list of breeds that might be banned from certain rental
properties (speaking of that mean landlord ...). The breed can grow to 18-22
inches and can reach a weight of around 45-70 pounds, so again, space is
something to keep in mind if you're considering picking up one of these
pooches.
Fun Fact: Chows are
believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds, originating in China some 4,000
years ago. Some experts even believe Chows to be one of the first breeds to
have evolved from the wolf.
Pharaoh
Hound
Price
tag: $2,500 - $6,500
The Pharaoh
Hound has its origin in ancient Egypt, and is known to be graceful,
powerful and incredibly fast. Pharaoh Hounds are often bred in Malta these
days, making them a tough breed to find and purchase.
Fun Fact: The Pharaoh
Hounds you see today are pretty much unchanged from the hounds experts have seen
depicted in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Samoyed
Price
tag: $4,000-$11,000
Samoyeds are
popular show dogs, and friendly and alert family pets, as well. This breed is a
strong working dog who is at home sledding, pack hiking, herding and more.
It's
not uncommon to find pure-breeds going for $10-$11,000.
Fun Fact: The breed is
perhaps best known for their black lips that curl slightly at the corners into
what's known as the "Samoyed smiled."
Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel
Price
tag: $1,000-$1,400
With the
name "King" in the title, you know you're getting something special
with this breed. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel comes in many
colors--the Prince Charles (tricolor), King Charles (black and tan), Ruby (rich
mahogany red) and blenheim (red and white). No matter their color, these dogs
are affectionate and sunny, outgoing and easily trained.
Fun Fact: The breed
makes amazing therapy dogs due to their sweet, gentle natures.
Akita
Price
tag: $1,500-$4,500
While Akita's can
be docile and affectionate, they need a firm, controlling owner who can prevent
them from becoming aggressive. It is believed that Helen Keller brought the
first Akita to the U.S.
Fun
Fact: Known as the national dog of Japan, the Japanese also consider the Akita as
sacred. Small statues of the Akita are even given to new parents to convey
wishes of good health.
Rottweiler
Price
tag: $2,000-$8,000
Despite
the bad rap they may get, Rottweiler's actually make loyal and
devoted family pets and are highly intelligent animals. Because of this, and
their excellence as guard dogs, they make a top choice for police, military and
customs work officials.
Fun
Fact: The name 'Rottweiler' comes from the name of a town in Germany,
Rottweil, which was built on the site of Roman baths.
Saluki
Price
tag: $2,500
The Saluki is
another breed believed to be one of the oldest domesticated dogs from Egypt.
The Saluki is known to be an avid hunter, and possesses the strength and
endurance to chase over long distances and difficult terrain.
Fun
Fact: Because Salukis ranged with their nomadic owners over a wide area of
the Middle East, they became widely distributed with great local variation,
resulting in the breed's variability today.
Lowchen
Price
tag: $5,000-$8,000
A
popular European breed, the Lowchen is famous for its coat. This small, lively
breed is rare and hard to come by today, which makes them pretty expensive when
you can find them.cher
Fun Fact: Lowchen
means "little lion" in German.
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