Bulldog
The Bulldog originated from England and had an average price of $2,000. It was known to be muscular and hefty. It also had a pushed-in nose and a wrinkly, but still cute, face. The English Bulldog could weigh up to fifty pounds and be known to have been bred since the 1600s. The dog breed started to show up in paintings in the 1700s, and one example was the Painting of a Bulldog done by Philip Reinagle. The reason the Bulldog was bred was to bait bulls during bullfights.
Bulldog
Saluki
The Saluki came from Egypt and could cost as high as $2,500. It was also one of the oldest dog breeds to be included in our list. The direct ancestors of the Saluki were the sighthounds. Sighthounds were rare and hunted using their eyes as opposed to most dogs who hunted using their nose. Sighthounds had been used during the BC era and came from the Fertile Crescent, where they hunted with nomadic tribes. The Saluki was known for its hunting prowess because it could run up to 43 miles per hour.
Saluki
