Dogs are more to us than just pets. Over the years, man has come to take dogs as allies and friends. But, if you must buy a dog, a little bit of research is advised. There are so many breeds of dogs to go for, but some are just too expensive in the areas of price, grooming, and healthcare!

Here, we expose the most expensive dog breeds around the world. Go ahead and buy the breed of your choice after you have seen the price tag, grooming expenses, and average healthcare costs of each dog.

1. Kerry Blue Terrier Dog

With a life expectancy of about 15 years, the Kerry Blue Terrie breed goes for just $600 per dog but they have many health issues. Be ready to spend about $7,000 on healthcare and medication.

2. Great Dane Dog

The Great Dane, a big breed of dogs, can be easily groomed but costs about $800. With a life expectancy that ranges from 7 to 10 years, this breed will require around $7,100 as healthcare costs because they are prone to many health conditions like cardiomyopathy.

3. Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain dogs are very huge and could weight up to 120 pounds. You will pay about $800 to buy one of these dogs but they have many health issues. Be ready to spend about $6,500 on healthcare.

4. German Shepherd Dog

Admired for their intelligence, the German Shepherd breed goes for about $800 per dog, apart from $20,500 that could go for healthcare because of their common health issues like hip dysplasia and perianal fistulas. This breed can live for an average of 13 years.

5. Chow Chow Dog

The Chow Chow, a breed with large bodies and thick coats, costs about $900 per dog, apart from $90 for each grooming session. Its healthcare cost could be as high as $11,000.

6. Golden Retriever Dog

The Golden Retriever, a well-known family dog, can cost you about $1,000 and $56 for each grooming session. And, be ready to pay about $17,500 on healthcare because of their many health conditions.

7. Lakeland Terrier Dog

Apart from its purchase price tag of $1,200, the Lakeland Terrier, being a high maintenance breed requires $1,000 as healthcare costs, as well as weekly grooming, which may cost $65 per visit.

8. Samoyed Dog

The Samoyed also referred to as royal Canin Samoyed, is a rare dog breed known for their fluffy white coats. a royal canin puppy may cost up to $1,200, and they can live for 12 or 14 years. Be prepared to pay up to $4,800 on healthcare because they are prone to many health conditions, including dystrophy and auto-immune conditions.

9. Rottweiler Dog

With a life expectancy of 8 or 10 years, this breed can cost you about $1,200, and an additional $36 for each grooming session. A Rottweiler, being a large dog with fierce and dangerous traits, could command a healthcare fee in the region of $7,800.

10. Alaskan Malamute Dog

Alaskan Malamute, a wolf-like breed, will cost you about $1,200, and constant grooming which may be up to $85 per visit. Healthcare and medication costs may be as high as $7,700 since this breed has a high risk of developing diabetes.

11. Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog is the delight of kids. To have one of these dogs, be ready to pay about $1,200. Grooming cost per session could be up to $88, as well as $7,600 for healthcare.

12. Miniature Bull Terrier Dog

The Miniature Bull Terrier is a wild and energetic breed, and it can live up to 14 years. This breed may cost you about $1,200. Its healthcare cost should be around $1,500.

13. English Bulldog

The English Bulldog, a very friendly breed, has a purchase price of $1,250 and healthcare costs that can be as high as $5,700. This dog does not need regular grooming.

14. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog

With a life expectancy of 10 to 14 years, this breed may cost you between $1,200 and $1,400 per dog. This breed requires constant grooming, which may cost you about $55 per session. An average of $1,400 will go for healthcare and medication.

Spinone Italiano Dog

Spinone Italiano, a large breed of dogs from Italy, can cost you $1,500 per dog. Be ready to pay $55 on each grooming session, as well as $3,000 for healthcare because these dogs fall ill easily, even to common diseases.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is medium-sized, energetic, and playful dogs that go for about $1,500 per breed. Healthcare costs on general health issues could be up to $3,500, and these dogs’ lifespan is between 12 and 14 years.

Newfoundland Dog

Newfoundland, a large breed with a big-shiny coat, could cost you $1,500 per breed, and it can live for 9 or 10 years. Reputed as gentle giant dogs, regular grooming is required. Per session, be prepared to pay $65, apart from $5,500 that would go for healthcare on general medical conditions like cardiomyopathy.

Saint Bernard Dog

Saint Bernard, a gentle, calm, and perfect breed for dog show handlers, costs $1,500. Grooming fees for this breed may be around $65 but medical costs may be as high as $8,600.

Bedlington Terrier Dog

The Bedlington Terrier can cost you $1,800 and an additional cost of $3,700 on healthcare. The breed is very intelligent but it has to be groomed, from time to time. Each grooming session could cost you up to $50. The breed has an average lifespan that ranges from 14 to 16 years.

Black Russian Terrier Dog

This is an expensive breed that could cost you up to $1,800. Also, the breed requires routine grooming sessions, but be ready to part with about $105 per session. You may have to pay up to $6,000 on healthcare because this breed tends to develop many health conditions like orthopedic and eye problems.

Irish Wolfhound Dog

Irish Wolfhound, a gentle and family-friendly dog, could cost you up to $1,800 per breed. You will love Irish Wolfhounds as long as they live, which may be between 6 and 10 years. But, be ready to pay about $65 for grooming and a sickening $7,700 as potential medical costs.

Afghan Hound Dog

Afghan Hounds come with majestic fur and a hefty price tag. A breeder may charge you $2,000 if you want to buy this breed. And, because of the dog’s majestic fur, the services of a professional groomer may be required. The cost of hiring a professional groomer may range between $65 and $80 per visit. Health issues such as hypothyroidism and cataracts may require healthcare, which may cost you up to $3,000. If well catered for, this breed can live for 14 years.