Meet the '$2 Million' Dog This picture taken on March 18, 2014 shows an unidentified man posing for a photo with two
What is the most expensive dog? The Tibetan mastiff is considered the most expensive dog, as it has sold for thousands and even millions. In 2014, a Tibetan mastiff puppy was sold for nearly $2 million in China, according to AFP, which cited a report in Chinese newspaper Qianjiang Evening News.
The Tibetan Mastiff is one the most expensive dogs to own. It has an exorbitant purchase price that ranges from $2,500 to $4,000.
In 2011, one 11-month-old red mastiff by the name of “Big Splash” reportedly sold for $1.5 million dollars. In 2014, a wealthy Chinese businessman reportedly coughed up nearly $2 million for a 200-pound Tibetan mastiff at a “luxury pet” fair.
There are between 700 million and 1 billion dogs in the world. The number includes the total world dog population — both dogs living in households and strays.
A property developer reportedly paid “12 million yuan ($1.9 million)” for a golden Tibetan mastiff puppy Tuesday, according to AFP via the Qianjiang Evening News.
A millionaire Chinese coal baron just bought a Red Tibetan Mastiff for $1.6 million, making it the world's most expensive dog, the Telegraph reported. Apparently the canines have "become highly-prized status symbols for China's new rich."
Tibetan Mastiff
The massive breed, mainly found in Tibet, can reach more than 150 pounds in weight. This fiery dog costs $10,000 to own.
Meet Gunther VI: The German Shepherd With A $400+ Million Net Worth. Countess Korlotta Liebenstein had no children or close relatives, so she left her fortune to her dog, Gunther III. When Gunther III passed away, the fortune was passed on to his descendants. Now, Gunther VI is now the richest dog in the world.
1. Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) A dog breed that has been on this planet for over 3000 years, the Aztec dog of the gods, Xoloitzcuintli was almost extinct back in the 1950s but due to efforts by breeders, it has survived.
Lulu's owner, 83-year-old Bill Dorris, was Burton's friend and an unmarried, successful businessman. He died late last year and left $5 million for the care of his beloved pet. “I don't really know what to think about it to tell you the truth. He just really loved the dog,” Burton said.
When local businessman Bill Dorris died last year, he left a small fortune to his 8-year-old dog Lulu, according to WTVF. His will stipulated that upon his death, $5 million would be transferred to a trust for his border collie. "I don't really know what to think about it to tell you the truth.
An enormous Tibetan mastiff puppy has been sold for almost £1.2million, smashing the previous record for the world's most expensive dog. A property developer in China stumped up 12million yuan for the golden-maned one-year-old at a luxury pet fair in Hangzhou in the eastern province of Zhejiang yesterday.
'Gunther's Millions' is set to unpack the pooch's mysterious fortune and what those around him have done with his inheritance. From millions in real estate to jet-setting around the globe, the world's richest dog is rolling in the dough. Gunther VI is a German Shepard with a net worth of $400 million.
Average Lifetime Cost: $20,000
The high price of an Azawakh often stems from its bloodline. They make terrific show dogs and are also very rare. Azawakhs hail from Western Africa where they hunt gazelle, running as long and as fast as they can.
Jenner debuted the dog in a series of Snapchat pictures and videos on Thursday with dollar signs and the caption "50K," which seem to indicate the animal's super-high price tag. The puppy — an adorable scrunch-faced, tri-colored Merle English Bulldog named Rolly — played with Jenner's three other dogs in the videos.
#1: Chihuahua
Chihuahuas are the cheapest dog breed because of how affordable it is to take care of them.
Chow Chow. Probably the most well known lion-looking dog, the Chow Chow hails from ancient China. Despite all of its lion-like fur, Chow Chows are incredibly clean dogs, according to the American Kennel Club, meaning they housebreak easily and have very little odor.
The Tibetan mastiff is the most expensive dog in the world. The breed stands at at least 26 inches shoulder height and typically weighs more than 100 lbs. Known to sell for at least $7,000 per puppy, a Chinese businessman made headlines when he bought a 1-year-old Tibetan mastiff for $1.9 million.