Unveil the 15 Priciest Dog Breeds on Earth

VectorPilgrim Updated: 2025-06-22

3. St. Bernard

The average cost is $1,800. Country of Origin: Swiss/Italian Alps The St. Bernard is a colossal, strong working dog, tipping scales at 260 pounds and towering 35 inches at the shoulder. Bred for rescue, they were shaped by the St. Bernard Pass hospice to save snow-trapped souls near the Italian-Swiss border.

St. Bernard, Shutterstock and Artush Named for Bernard of Menthon, an Italian monk who pioneered their breeding in 1660, their epic rescues and fearless nature are pure legend.
St. Bernards have won hearts in films for ages, especially family hits. Kids in the 1990s loved Beethoven, streaming on Peacock or Hulu. This St. Bernard icon sparked seven sequels from 1993 to 2014.