We've heard about the most expensive cars, houses, weddings and engagement rings; but the priciest dogs as of 2016 are just out of this world! Investing in purebred furry animals clearly has no limits.

Many people are willing to pay the equivalent to a down payment of a car (and much, much more) to own their favorite dogs.

As dogs in Lebanon become increasingly trendy, here are some dog breeds that were sold for the exorbitant chunks of change. For the big spenders, of course.

1. Akita - $4,500

Source: 101dogbreeds.com

2. Canadian Eskimo - $6,000

Source: Breedia.com

3. Pharaoh Hound - $6,500

Source: Cloudfront.net

4. Lowchen - $8,000

Source: Cloudfront.net

5. Chow Chow - $8,000

Source: Pets4homes

6. Samoyed - $12,000

Source: Pets4homes

7. German Shepherd - $230,000

Source: Pets4homes

8. Tibetan Mastiff - $1.9 million

Source: 101dogbreeds