Irish Wolfhound – $2,000
The Irish Wolfhound will crack open our list of expensive dog breeds at a hot $2,000 price point. When you look for these kind of dogs for sale you have to be prepared to pay a bit extra in exchange for what you are getting. Irish Wolfhounds are huge dogs who are striking in appearance and intimidating to people who aren’t used to being around them. The Irish Wolfhound was originally bred for use in hunting, wolves namely, as well as security. This is the tallest breed of dog in the world and that of course comes with a few caveats. Large dogs tend to have joint and health issues so you’ll need to keep up to date with premium dog food while also maintaining their physical aspects through the use of dog behavior training. Irish Wolfhounds are notorious for their quirky personalities so we consider training a must.
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Irish Wolfhound
Azawakh – $3,000
The Azawakh is a native breed hailing from across the ocean in Africa. This breed of dog is reminiscent of the many racing breeds that are out there: long limbed, pointed head, and protruding ribs make up the standard look of the Azawakh. The Azawakh are an incredibly hardy breed of dog despite their thin appearances. Known as a coursing hound, Azawakh’s routinely recover from any injury much faster than other counterparts. They do need a ton of exercise in order to stay healthy. They are also a social and emotional breed of dog.
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Azawakh