A popular pooch, the Goldendoodle has become synonymous with a fun, carefree dog that offers beautifully curly hair and a spunky personality. They are also expensive to own, often costing around $32,000 over their lifetime.
Expect your black Russian terrier to have a high first-year cost of around $5,700, thanks to health needs, training, and larger-than-average supplies and toys.
Another much-hyped dog is the Cavalier King Charles spaniel, which can cost as much as $4,000 to purchase and has a lifetime cost of around $20,000 or more.
German shepherds can be expensive to own as well. These dogs require a lot of walking and training, so consider how much time you have to care for them.
At a cost of around $14,000, you may want to think twice about the Samoyed, perhaps one of the most beautiful dogs.
A bit smaller than their English cousins, French bulldogs are still impressively cute pups, but they can also be rather expensive to own. The purchase price can range from $1,500 to $4,500.
That cute button nose and furry coat are sure to make the chow chow tops on your list of must-consider pups. However, they have health issues and higher vet bills because of it.
At a cost of about $10,000, these once sheep-protecting pooches, known for their impressive size at around 150 pounds, are one of the most expensive dogs to own.