Man’s Best Friend or Wallet’s Worst Enemy?
The cost to adopt, feed, entertain, train, vaccinate, and care for a canine companion can be astronomical, even when considering your average mixed breed dog. There are some breeds can cost THOUSANDS of dollars just to add them to your family, not even taking into account the future costs they will run you over the course of their life. While the cost of a canine companion will vary based on the bloodline, there are several breeds that generally will cost you a good chunk of change, especially if adopted as a puppy. Here we explore a few of the breeds that may require you to take out a loan even before you bring them home…
The Tibetan Mastiff, a large and primitive dog native to Tibet, can cost up to $7,000 just to adopt. Unlike many other large breeds, the Tibetan Mastiff can live an impressive life of 10-15 years, which will contribute to a higher overall cost to own the breed. Not to mention, with a coat of hair like that, frequent grooming visits would be a necessity! The Tibetan Mastiff is believed to hold the record for being the most expensive dog purchase, at $1.9 million in China, where the breed is considered to be a wealth status symbol.
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The English Bulldog has in recent years become one of the more popular dog breeds in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. Purchasing one of these compact canines will cost you a pretty penny – they can go for as much as $9,000. This breed has a variety of known health problems, which will add to the overall cost of owning an English bulldog over its average lifespan of 8 years. Its short snout contributes to common breathing problems and makes it susceptible to heat stroke. Considered to be a great family dog, they will require a thick wallet in order to adopt and care for.
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The Samoyed is a stunning dog with a coat that ranges in shades of white and black lips that curl into a smile, which will set you back a hefty price. This breed has a weather-resistant coat and requires frequent grooming of its double coat. While the Samoyed can make a great family dog for those who have as much as $11,000 to spare, it may require expensive behavioral training to become accustomed to home life. The Samoyed is known to have a love for chewing things that a homeowner would rather it not.
While these breeds all come with large price tags, the love that they will give you will reward the investment that you have made.
