The world's cutest dog breed is the Dalmatian, according to highly serious research published by the pet insurance comparison specialist, MoneyBeach. The ranking is based on the famous “golden ratio,” an equation that's often used to understand what makes some things more visually attractive.
The top spot for most photogenic dog went to the Pug, which has been tagged a huge 53 million times this year.
The Tibetan mastiff is considered the most expensive dog, as it has sold for thousands and even millions.
According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.
Family dogs such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, and Irish Setters are playful and protective. Pugs, Brussels Griffons and French Bulldogs love their families – particularly their laps.
Tibetan Mastiff, "Big Splash," sells for $1.5 million, world's most expensive dog. (CBS) - They say you can't buy friendship.
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.
Claiming the spot for the rarest dog breed with less than 200 dogs alive, the New Guinea Singing dog is a native to the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
A Tibetan Mastiff — an ancient breed of dog that looks more lion than canine — just went for nearly $2 million at a Chinese “luxury pet fair” in the eastern province of Zhejiang, Agence France-Presse reports.
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. It's important to note that these are estimates since counting every dog is impossible.
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Tibetan mastiffs are rare and revered for their unique appearance. So much so that in 2014, a Chinese businessman paid $1.9 million for the dog, according to the New York Post. The breeder told the Post: "They have lion's blood and are top-of-the-range mastiff studs."
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Lulu the border collie was left $5 million (£3.6 million) after her owner died last year. Bill Dorris left the dog in the care of his friend, Martha Burton. The will states that Burton is to be reimbursed for Lulu's reasonable monthly expenses.
a dog intentionally crossbred from two purebred dogs of different breeds, specifically to appeal to a market for certain desirable traits: If your interest in designer dogs tends to the smaller types, the diminutive Maltipoo may be just for you.
Shih Tzu
Shih Tzus loves children and other animals, making them one of the top lazy dog breeds for families. On the bright side, if exercised and fed the right Shih Tzu dog food, they are very healthy and live a long time. Affectionate and outgoing, this breed is great for people who travel with their pets.
They are eternally optimistic, unabashedly loving, and of course, endlessly loyal. Their innate need to be companions makes them resilient, bouncing back from even the most traumatic experiences when given a little love.