It is said that friendship and loyalty cannot be bought. But this statement does not apply to dog owners. How much is the friendship that the most expensive dog in the world will offer?
No less, but about 1.5 million dollars were given for a Tibetan mastiff nicknamed Hong Dong. This amount could afford a major coal industry from China. The previous price record also belonged to a mastiff from Tibet. True, that dog cost half a million less.
With all confidence, we can say: the most expensive dog in the world is worth the money. Hong Dong is the best representative of his breed, grown in ideal conditions. All his life, the dog was fed only selected meat and seafood. He has an impeccable pedigree and the most valuable color for the representatives of this breed is red-red. It is believed that the redhead brings happiness, since it is close to the color of the clothes of Buddhist monks.
Mastiffs have been bred in Tibet since ancient times. Legends say that one of these dogs belonged to Genghis Khan. And the first of the mastiffs who came to Europe was presented to the English Queen Victoria. These dogs helped herd cattle, guarded Buddhist monasteries and homes of ordinary Tibetans. Purebred representatives of the breed, from which our dearest dog leads its pedigree, have survived to this day only in remote regions of the country.
Breed features
The most expensive dog is remarkable for its remarkable physical strength and independent character. Mastiffs grow up very long - up to 3 years, and during this period their puppy games are very destructive. It is unlikely that the dog will like to live in an ordinary city apartment, because she can easily jump over a two-meter fence. And if you can’t jump over, he will try to make a dig. In general, this breed is really suitable for wealthy people who are able to provide pets enough space for the game and will not be very upset if a giant puppy breaks furniture in the house.
Some even say that Tibetan mastiffs could not be tamed to the end. To raise a puppy, it is necessary to show firmness. Even an adult "Tibet" is always ready to slip away and run somewhere by himself. He also gets used to the family he fell into for a long time and is very distrustful of strangers, which, however, makes a dog a fine watchman. And he prefers to guard the most expensive dog in the world at night, sleeping in the daytime.
However, Tibetan mastiffs are very playful and kind to their family members. This dog looks like a big teddy bear that you can tug on ears and leave to look after the children. In addition, the representatives of the breed are very clean, and in the habits of caring for themselves more like cats than dogs. They practically do not get sick and well tolerate both extreme heat and frost.
In our country, the most expensive dog is also found. There are clubs for breed lovers, and you can buy a puppy for a very reasonable price. After all, a puppy Hong Dong for 1.5 million was bred specifically for sale to the richest people in China - they have such a fashion there now.