While choosing a pet, one is very careful and alert. We need the best, the funky, the trendy and the coolest pet of all. Most of people prefer a dog over other animals for pet. But having a dog as a pet has been a popular choice since a long time. It’s now kind of a tradition. If you want to have a pet, dog it is! However, that is not the end of the story. Just deciding to have a dog as a pet is not enough. There are many more other choices to make.
Dogs have numerous breeds. You can just go on counting and the number will never end. And that’s the most difficult while choosing a dog pet. You need to be specific with the kind of breed that you will prefer. Well, the breed you select not only affects your petting procedure, but also your bank balance. Every breeds of dog has its specialty and uniqueness. And that is why a Pomelian is different from a German shepherd. They have different characteristics and different lifestyles. Hence you must be very wise while making one as your pet.
There are certain breeds of dogs that exceptionally expensive. It means you really need to be a big shot celebrity to have one or someone with stocked treasure. A normal person cannot afford to buy one. And even one actually buys it; he will make sure you run for your money. Because with expensive dogs comes their expensive maintenance and health-care.
Some of the classiest breeds of dogs are –
IRISH WOLFHOUND: these dogs are known for their athletic abilities, especially in running. They are one of the tallest breeds of dogs. Irish people describe it as ‘gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked.’ This good looking dog costs no less than $1500 to $2000. Yes that’s too much. But if the breed demands it, you need to pay for it.
SALUKI: these dogs have an elegant and graceful appearance. One might mistake it for a indoor kind of a dog. It looks thin and charming. But nonetheless, it has extreme amount of strength and endurance. He is a born hunter, a lure courser and not to forget a great show dog. So if you have heard the saying ‘looks can be deceiving’, Saluki is the perfect example for it. It ranges to nearly $2500.
PHARAOH HOUND: the regal name of the dog itself suggests the dog’s classic abilities. A Pharaoh hound is a powerful, graceful pet. And yes, on the top of it, he is very fast. Not only this, but even he is a good hunter and makes an obedient and lure coursing pets. A very astonishing fact about these hounds is that they blush when they are overjoyed or happy i.e. their nose and cheeks turns rosy red in colour. No kidding! You can buy a Pharaoh hound from $2500 to $6500.
AKITA: Akita is originally a Japanese breed of dogs. It was initially found in Japan, but now is spread all over the world. They are often projected as therapy dogs. They are good listeners and very loyal kind of a breed. Akita’s has thick coat of fur/hair, muscular build, lavish tails and a very smart personality. To know more about this kind of a dog, you can even watch the movie ‘Hachiko’ which is dedicated totally to him. They can cost up to $1500 to $4500.
TIBETAN MASTIFF: A Tibetan Mastiff is truly a royal looking dog. He’s enormously healthy and has a legacy holding history. He is full of many of fur coat, which gives him the sophisticated royal look. By looks he might seem a bit dignified and no nonsense type of a dog. His characteristics include being a teacher’s pet and obedient in nature.
LOWCHEN: Initially people believed that Lowchen was a dog who enjoyed the princess’s company. He was one of the dearest colleague of the princesses in past. So dear that he was even allowed in her bed. By looks Lowchen he was referred to as ‘little lion’. He is the best companion dog and is less of a active/working kind. He needs to be taken care of very luxuriously. Has a big maintenance budget. Once a week walk is enough for the dog. It ranges from $5000 to $8000.
CHOWCHOW: these are mostly mistaken as a companion or show dogs because of their looks. But they are tremendously working breed. They are sturdy and powerful. They are immensely coated which gives them the lion appearance. They have this unique quality—they a purple/-blue kind of tongue. They cost $3000-$8500.
ROTTWEILER: This breed of dogs is like the competitive category. They are strong, powerful, muscular, smart, intelligent and very loyal. Such a breed is usually seen in police forces where they come very handy. But their protectiveness and awful self confidence can make them really good companion dogs. They can cost you up to $2000 to $8000.
SAMOYED: This dog can really make a hole in your pockets. You have to pay an amount of $4000 to $11000 for having these dogs at your side. These are good looking dogs but not the dumb kind. Their appearance doesn’t overshadow their abilities. They excel in hiking, conformation shows, weight pulling, sledding and nimbleness. Though these qualities acts as a feather in court for the dog, the royal price for the dog is hugely because of its stylish, breath-taking looks. It is the snow white dog sometimes in beige, black lips that highlights its ‘Samoyed smile’.
So if you think you can afford one, go get one. There is nothing more flaunting than an $11000 dog. Mark my words!