This past week, a dog sold for $1.5 million dollars in northern China. The red Tibetan Mastiff named “Big Splash” or “Hong Dong” in Chinese is now the most expensive pet on the planet. The dog is 11 months old and has no idea what kind of life he is in for. Tibetan Mastiffs are an ancient breed long revered as adept guard dogs and have taken an increasingly heightened role as a status symbol representing affluence in China. This dog is to the Chinese as a BMW or Mercedes is to an American businessman; a status symbol. Part of the reason for the high price tag is the exclusivity. Red Tibetan Mastiffs are rarely seen or bred outside of Tibet and seldom seen outside of China. The owner says his new dog is a “perfect specimen” and worth the price paid.
But still, $1.5 million?!
Big Splash
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