Americans spend a percentage of $1,675 per year on their dogs/puppies. Americans with purebred dogs, spend five times more than a mixed dog.
If this sounds like it’s expensive to have a dog, wait until you meet the top 5 most expensive dog breeds which will definitely cost you way more than any average American.
But if you have the money, who wouldn’t want to take pride in owning such beautiful dog breeds, right?
Samoyed
On top of our list is the Samoyed breed. This dog originates from Siberia. It’s a rare breed that justifies why it’s that expensive.
Formerly bred to haul sleds, hunt, and herd reindeer, the Samoyed dog breed demonstrated a valuable comrade for the people of northwestern Siberia.
Samoyed is a gentle dog that is loving, kind, and has a pleasing attitude. This breed is very social making them perfect for families and children.
Löwchen
A petite, bright, and cheerful dog that originated as a companion dog in pre-Renaissance Europe. It’s also known as the “little lion dog”.
They are one of the most outgoing dogs; they’re very active and spirited which makes them ideal for families and children.
Chow Chow
The chow chow is perhaps one of the most ancient dog breeds of the Chinese. The breed can be traced back thousands of years.
Chow chows are loyal to and protective of their families. To make them wonderful family pets, they need lots of early socialization, especially with children.
Tibetan Mastiff
Dated back 3,000 years ago, the Tibetan Mastiff is one of the world’s oldest breeds. They were usually handled as a guard dogs guarding properties as well as villages and the villagers’ livestock.
Tibetan mastiff is a giant dog, long and tall. He is wary of strangers and instinctively protective of his family and property.
An experienced approach, socialization, and training are required just like all other guarding dog breeds. But in the right home, he is a gentle, loving, and loyal companion.
Azawakh
Azawakh breed originated in the Sahel region of Africa. They have been bred by many nomadic tribes in the Southern Sahara as hunting and guardian dogs, as well as for companions.
Leggy, elegant, fine with expressive eyes the Azawakh sighthound presents a general impression of great fineness – one of royalty. One cannot help but admire their regalness.
They might come off as aloof to strangers but definitely love their human families.
Dogs are truly adorable. Whether pure breed or mixed, expensive or not, stray or in a shelter – they all deserve human love.
Do you have a dog or a pup? Let us know what breed and how did you get them.
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