1. Samoyed – $14,000. Coming in at the #1 overall spot for the most expensive dog in the world is the Samoyed originating from Siberia. The rare breed is known for its kind, loving, and eager to please attitude along with their smiling faces.
Eve, a black and tan kelpie from NSW's central west, sold for a record price of $49,000. Eve, a black and tan kelpie from NSW's central west, sold for a record price of $49,000.
Sex. Your dog's gender affects insurance costs as well. Most insurance companies will cost you more if you have a male dog – this is because male dogs are more likely to get injured or into fights, causing pay outs. Female dogs can also recover better from disease than males, which can reduce their insurance costs.
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.
Underneath the record title richest dog, we stated in our book: “German shepherd 'Gunther' was left $65 million (£40 million) by his owner, German Countess Carlotta Liebenstein, and became, probably, the richest dog in the world in the 1990s.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
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.
Teddy Bears are a mix of the Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu breeds so each littler may look different from each other. Like other designer dog breeds, this is because Teddy Bear puppies gain different traits from each parent.
What is the smallest dog in the world? The world's smallest living dog is an adorable brown Chihuahua called Milly. According to Guinness Book of World Records, this amazing little canine is 4 inches tall, weighs 1kg and hails from Puerto Rico.
The Labrador Retriever easily tops the list of the world's favorite canines. With coat colors including yellow, black and chocolate, Labs come in a variety of looks.
At the bottom of the list (Nos. 197 through 199) are the Sloughi, Norwegian Lundehund, and English Foxhound. Last year, the Norwegian Lundehund was at the bottom, but they have surpassed English Foxhounds in registration over the past year.
The compact but muscular Australian Cattle Dog, also called Blue or Red Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is related to Australia's famous wild dog, the Dingo.
