1. Tibetan Mastiff – $582,000 The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the largest and most expensive dog breeds in the world. Originally bred to guard livestock in the Himalayas, this massive and fluffy ...

Owning a pet can already be quite expensive when it's just a common dog or cat but some persons go further to own unusual pets and these rare animals command a premium price in the pet market.

- Original / License One of the rarest and most expensive pets is the Lavender Albino Ball Python. The snake is very hard to come by, which explains its $40,000 price tag.

The Tibetan Mastiff is one of the most expensive dog breeds in the world, sometimes selling for over $1.5 million. These dogs are massive, powerful, and were historically used to guard livestock.

A rare breed, these pythons feature a co-dominant tiger pattern, making them extremely popular in the snake world. Clark claims an exclusive on this genetic striped ball python.

A look at the world's most expensive pets, revealing the extravagant lifestyles of wealthy animal lovers.

The snake is a ball python (Python regius), a species named after its habit of coiling up into a ball-like shape when distressed.

The Ball python (Python regius) is a nonvenomous constrictor snake native to sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its docile temperament and manageable size, it has become one of the most popular pet ...