Worlds Most Expensive Dog

Worlds Most Expensive Dog is the Red Tibetan Mastiff which was recently sold at a staggering price of $1.5 million.



Here’s why:

Once upon a time there was a type of dog living in the Himalaya area, that presented a sturdy and strong physique, thunder like road and valiant quality, they presented the arrogance of the king and natural loyalty to their master. They are the Eastern Dog of God from ancient China, it was called: The Tibetan Mastiff.

With a history of over 5000 years they are regarded as a legend. They were considered brave and battle wise war dogs during the past wars. Afterwords they became the totems people in the area worshiped, mainly because of their intelligence, strong willpower and perseverance. Moreover they are the top of the general Mastiff. According to the historical statistics: Saint Bernard, Great Dan and Newfoundland dog, are descendants of the Tibetan Mastiff.

Recently an 11 month-old Red Tibetan Mastiff named Big Splash, or Hong Dong in Chinese, was sold for $1.5 million ( 10 million yuan ) to a coal baron from China.



The Tibetan Mastiff requires special treatment because when grown up it can weight up to 286lb, or more than 20 stone – the same as a sizable rugby player.