10 most expensive dog breeds

My neighbor has an untrained Chinese Crested Hairless. He's an ugly, mean, yappy little thing.

That list is weird. I thought this was going to be a list of most expensive dogs to OWN - not to acquire. I just knew my dog (GSD) was going to be on the list. I just spent $2500 in hospital and vet bills 2 weeks ago!

This is interesting, but I'm sceptical about GSDs and Rottweilers being in there. Yes, perhaps dogs from exalted pedigree lines are going to cost top dollar, but not all of them. One of my neighbours has a beautiful Akita, and she certainly didn't pay over £1000 for him.

Not sure how Frenchies escaped that list. Expensive to acquire AND own.   But he's worth every penny and dollar...

I agree with the others--while these dogs can be expensive from an exclusive, pure bred breeder, many can be found in any shelter. It's like saying a bottle of pinot is the most expensive wine because someone bought a million dollar bottle at some point.

I agree this list is ridiculous. Almost no one pays such exalted prices for any of those breeds. The Tibetan Mastiff probably costs a TON, but others just don't. I have been wanting a GSD for sometime now....more specifically a longhair GSD. The place I'm looking at which is a top USA breeder charges 2K for the average dog. If you want them trained to be guard dogs they will cost you about 10K.

Where on earth did they get the dollar figures for this list? I know plenty of people with German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Samoyeds and I can assure you that none of them paid $7000+. 

Benjamin, by pibble mix is pretty expensive. I'd hate to add up all the shoes, bags, technology, he's chewed up.

German Shephards, Eskimos, Samoyed you could get those for around $1000 not 6-12k.

either prices have gone up a ton in the last few years or that list is bullshit.

DH and I had Rottweilers for years and almost got another about 7 yeas ago but the kids begged for a newfoundland dog. We paid $600-800 when we first got Rotties and I think 7 years ago the breeder wanted $1000. These were for responsible, ethical breeders who show their dogs in confirmation and obedience

My SIL has only ever had rescue Akita's.  She has had 6 over the years.  She always has 2 of them.  Some have come to her broken which is surprising since they are such an expensive dog.  They are wonderful companions.  If you want one, I would NOT buy one from a breeder.  There are plenty of them through rescues.

My MIL had a Chinese Crested that had hair.  He was adorable and a love.

I really love dogs, and would adore a sweet one. I'm sure I'd love your MIL's dog, except now this obnoxious one gives the whole breed a bad rep for me. I have to grit my teeth when I see a picture of one.