The Top 15 Most Expensive Dog Breeds In The World

7. Van der Flandres Bouvier

Average Cost: $2,000.* Northern Belgium is the origin country. Belgium is the birthplace of the Belgian herding dog, the Bouvier des Flandres. This breed was employed in heavy-duty farm labor, such as roaming cattle, hauling carts, and herding sheep. These days, European police use Bouviers as security dogs and police dogs (American officers prefer German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois).

Bouvier des Flandres, Shutterstock and Tatyana Kuznetsova The Bouvier is not an aggressive dog, although it does have a tendency to remain distant from strangers. Conversely, it gets along well with families and is quite devoted. It is not as agitated as other breeds. Interesting fact: Flanders, Belgium, the breed's birthplace, is where the Bouvier des Flandres got its name. The Bouviers des Flandres can reach a maximum weight of 70 to 100 pounds and a shoulder height of 23 to 26 inches, according to Animal Planet. This big canine has a ten- to twelve-year lifespan. Even if your family does not use the Bouviers on a farm, they still require a lot of movement and exercise.