One of the most expensive dog breeds is the French Bulldog, a breed that began to appear in mid-nineteenth-century France.
This large dog, which can weigh anywhere from 70 to 150 pounds, was historically used to protect Buddhist monasteries from wolf or bear attacks.
The Löwchen, which is German for the "little lion," is one of the most expensive dog breeds in the world and was once one of the rarest – several decades ago, only 65 dogs were registered (there are now believed to be around 9,000 dogs, of which about 100 are registered
This medium-sized dog was designed for herding and can weigh anywhere from 50 to 65 pounds. This breed is a basal breed of dog from areas in Northern Siberia
The Afghan Hound is another basal breed that predates many modern dogs. Most closely related to the Saluki, a type of sighthound
Also known as Kelb tal-Fenek, the Pharaoh Hound is a mid-sized hunting dog traditionally bred on the island of Malta that ranges in size from 21 to 25 pounds
The Bernese mountain dog is a large breed that ranges in size from 66 to 120 pounds. Originating in Switzerland, it is one of four types of Sennehund-type breeds