Why Are Tibetan Mastiffs So Expensive?
"Pure Tibetan Mastiffs Are Very Rare, Just Like Our Nationally Treasured Pandas, So the Prices Are So High," Said the Dog's Breeder Zhang Gengyun, According to...
"Pure Tibetan mastiffs are very rare, just like our nationally treasured pandas, so the prices are so high," said the dog's breeder Zhang Gengyun, according to AFP. ... But an industry insider said the sky-high prices often result from breeders "hyping each other up," and sometimes no money changes hands.
What is so special about Tibetan Mastiff?
Watchful, aloof, imposing, and intimidating: The ancient Tibetan Mastiff is the guardian dog supreme. These densely coated giants are mellow and calm around the house, sweetly devoted to family, and aloof and territorial with strangers.
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Is Tibetan Mastiff the most expensive dog?
How much did the most expensive dog in the world cost? The most expensive dog in the world is a Tibetan Mastiff – one of the largest dog breeds out there. The proud holder of this remarkable record is Dazhewang, a Chinese specimen sold in for over $1.9 million in 2014.
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