Pharaoh Hound

In at No.9 of the most expensive dog breeds is the Pharaoh Hound, the national dog of Malta, which can fetch between $3,000 $7,000. One of the most good-looking dogs they have very little body fat and are adept jumpers. They have no link with ancient Egypt however, a popular myth holds that the breed is descended from the Tesem, one of the ancient Egyptian hunting dogs. Intelligent and occasionally stubborn they are very independent and tire easily with repetitive commands.