English bulldog ($4,250)
When recounting their most memorable events, National Dog Show hosts recall Thor, a bulldog. This cute flat-faced dog breed with its bold and appealing stride won viewers.
French bulldog ($4,250)
You won't have to go to the groomer as often, which may save you money, but those enticing wrinkles need daily cleaning and drying.
Tibetan mastiff ($4,000)
If dogs were priced by weight, the Tibetan Mastiff would be a top contender. Big Splash, a red Tibetan mastiff, is the most expensive dog ever sold.
Chow chow ($4,000)
With an enormous fluffy face, this authentic Chinese dog breed has a lot of unique features befitting an expensive dog breed, including a cool, dark blue-purple tongue.
Samoyed ($3,750)
This cute, fluffy Russian dog is one of the most costly breeds, noted for its infectious grin. In addition to capturing our hearts, that grin is functional.
Biewer terrier ($3,500)
Although unrelated to beavers, Biewer is pronounced “beaver.” Their names honor their breeders, Gertrude and Werner Biewer.
Portuguese ($3,500)
An cute, low-shedding curly puppy is hard to resist. Those incentives may have brought two Portuguese water dogs to the White House.
Greater Swiss ($3,450)
The Rottweiler and Saint Bernard can thank their Great Swiss mountain dog (aka Swissy) ancestors for helping to develop their breeds.