A UK pet insurance company has identified the most expensive dog breeds.
In this case, the final amount includes:
- nutrition throughout life (the average life expectancy is taken into account),
- training
- dog insurance
- various accessories.
10. Bearded Collie
This breed was bred in the UK and has long been considered a shepherd dog. Today, bearded collies are not used for their intended purpose. Now such a dog is the best friend of the family, especially children.
She just loves outdoor games. The difficulties of this breed include its long, light coat: it requires regular care, and the usual comb is not enough.
9. Dwarf Spitz
Germany was originally considered to be the homeland of the Spitz, but under Queen Victoria they began to breed in England, where breeders drew attention to them. They brought out miniature dwarf spitz.
These beautiful dogs are quite picky about the environment: they can’t tolerate the cold, even drafts are dangerous for them, they can also painfully perceive food and water unusual for them. Their fluffy coat needs special care, as does skin prone to dryness.
8. Chinese Crested
These dogs are popular all over the world due to their “hypoallergenicity”: their hair does not shed, like other dogs, and does not have a specific smell. Chinese crested are naked and down. If in the second case special care is not needed, then in the first the owners of such a dog will have to spend a lot of money and time.
The fact is that the skin of "Corydalis" is very delicate and sensitive, prone to dryness and rashes, so it must be regularly disinfected and smeared with special creams. Chinese crested foods are also moody in their diet: fresh fruits and vegetables must be included in their diet.
7. Japanese chin
At first glance at the Japanese chin, it immediately becomes clear why this dog is included in our rating. The main trump card of this breed is its chic, long, silky coat. She does not have a double undercoat, therefore, it is easy to cope with it, but still without special tools and devices, for example, a furminator, you can not do here.
The ears and eyes of the Japanese chin, which are prone to inflammation, also require attention.
6. Briard
Briard is a dog of rather impressive size with a decorative appearance. But their appearance is misleading: these are not “home” dogs at all, they just need physical and emotional stress. Otherwise, dogs of this breed become lethargic and lethargic.
Briar's wool is his main pride, therefore, in order to have a presentable appearance, careful care is necessary for her: combing, haircut, etc. Without leaving, the wool is quickly polluted and stray into tangles.
5. English setter
This is the most common breed of the gundog group. These are quite large dogs, very smart and good-natured, easy to train. Puppies of the English setter will cost you about $ 400, but you will have to spend about $ 96.6 thousand on maintenance.
4. Boxer
Boxers are dangerous dogs, they have a very impressive appearance: massive muscles and a deep chest. But, despite this, they are prone to various diseases, and are considered one of the most hypersensitive to the external environment of dogs.
Due to the short coat, they are easy to cool and overheat, and a weak immune system makes them prone to allergic reactions. In this regard, you spend 97.3 thousand dollars on vitamins, supplements, clothes for such dogs throughout your life.
3. Mastiff
One of the largest dogs in the world, at least 75 cm tall at the withers, with a weight of about 80 kg. The nature of the dogs of this breed is very individual, some representatives are very stubborn, the degree of socialization of the dog in childhood also affects behavior, but all differ in a neat attitude towards children.
These are the most expensive dogs in the world. The cost of a show-class puppy of the mastiff breed varies from $ 1,500 to $ 2,000, and the maintenance of such a dog will take about $ 159 thousand.
2. Greyhound
Greyhound dogs specializing in very fast running at short distances, while they are quite hardy. These tall dogs (about 72 cm at the withers) are very graceful, have excellent posture. At the same time, three types of breeds are distinguished: exhibition, cross-country, hunting, today these types are bred separately.
A puppy of an exhibition class will cost about $ 1700, and maintenance over a lifetime will cost $ 161 thousand.
1. Chihuahua - the most expensive dog to keep
The smallest breed in the world, weighing from 0.5 to 3 kg, popular with Hollywood stars, Russian pop music and socialites. These dogs are often overly shy, but very easily excitable. Representatives of the breed are very loyal to the owners, they are too jealous.
Elite chihuahua puppies cost from $ 1,200 to $ 2,000, and then another $ 173 thousand will have to be spent during the life of the animal, which includes expensive accessories that these dogs usually buy.
Dog is man’s best friend. You can’t argue with that. She can be a great guard, hunter, au pair, or just a joy for the soul. Some people do not care about the breed, they are ready to love the simplest mongrel, but some lay out sky-high sums for "noble" dogs. However, such expensive dogs are not only expensive, but also a lot of work that requires money and patience.
