The Tibetan Mastiff is all the rage among wealthy people in China, with purebreds going for as high as 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) in recent years. But what do we really know about the most expensive dog in the world?
For one, it’s an ancient breed that originated in Central China. Legend has it Marco Polo spotted them on his travels and, probably still miffed about not finding a unicorn, exaggerated, describing them as “tall as a donkey with a voice as powerful as that of a lion.” This is how I usually describe myself, and believe me it’s a lot to live up to.
It’s also worth noting that the Tibetan Mastiff is not a true mastiff, which is “a type of large dog often used as guard dogs.” This is not a dig to Tibet, but the “Tibetan Terrier” is not a terrier either, nor is the “Tibetan Spaniel” a spaniel.
Here are some of the Tibetan Mastiff’s cooler qualities:
1. They have nice teeth.
2. Their hair is pretty metal…
3. …but they clean up nice with a blow-out.
4. They’re ferocious at times…
5. …yet docile when they need to be.
6. Their puppies look good enough to eat.
7. They’re the closest thing to a lion you can legally own in all 50 states.
8. They’re the closest thing to a bear you can legally own in all 50 states.
9. They’re the closest thing to Chewbacca that exists in reality.
10. They’re larger than life.
January 15, 2013 at 1:42 am, Alexis Adames said:
A lion, a bear and Chewbacca all in one.
January 15, 2013 at 8:47 am, Alysa Julia said:
SO COOL! <3
January 15, 2013 at 3:58 pm, Renèe Bornn said:
I'm not even kidding. I would so love to snuggle this ridiculously over priced designer dog! So adorable!
February 19, 2013 at 4:19 pm, Bryan Scarberry said:
Thats cool, but its Not a designer dog…
January 17, 2013 at 8:47 am, Aidan Taub said:
just found out that I want a Tibetan Mastiff.
March 11, 2013 at 2:04 pm, Bill Sanderson said:
They are real live beings, not just a "must have".
April 16, 2013 at 9:08 pm, Glen Huff said:
You're allowed to want a living being
April 17, 2013 at 5:47 am, Shaun Da Don said:
GOT ANY NIGGERS FOR SALE ??
January 19, 2013 at 2:02 pm, Amber Zelmanski Pecoraro said:
He is a cute dog but is worth 1.5 mill……
February 10, 2013 at 7:35 am, Santosh Deshmukh said:
They r available at around 2k. chk out a local breeder. they r awesome to have he u have a large place. 1.5m was one chum of a dog bought by 1 chum of a guy, smwhere in china.
February 15, 2013 at 10:31 pm, Jason Gonzales said:
hopefully no one here in the southern US tries to get one. with all that fur and massive body the heat could very well be too much for them in the summer. these guys are designed for cooler temps for sure.
February 01, 2013 at 6:35 am, Amanda Klatte said:
I've wanted a tibetan mastiff since I've seen the movie "mans best friend".
February 10, 2013 at 2:08 pm, Michele Perez said:
"Man's Best Friend"… Bernese Mountain Dog was the breed used..Big Dog
February 15, 2013 at 6:54 pm, Crystal Rau said:
The breed used in "man's best friend was a Tibetan mastiff.
February 10, 2013 at 7:01 am, Nana's Photos said:
Wow!! I want a Tibetan Mastiff
February 10, 2013 at 11:27 am, Dinesh Kumar said:
Really Nice to be OWN…….
February 10, 2013 at 12:01 pm, Mohamed Helmy said:
Super trooper .. Bring two for me with your serious order …
February 10, 2013 at 2:12 pm, Michele Perez said:
Not a dog for a light weight…Owner will have to maintain "Alpha" / Pack Leader stt
February 10, 2013 at 2:14 pm, Michele Perez said:
Edit: Status not stt…
February 10, 2013 at 4:29 pm, Jeffory D Redmond said:
Wow!! And I thought my Great Danes were biggies!!
February 10, 2013 at 6:55 pm, Shahab Khan said:
The only problem here is that I don't have 1.5 million USD =/.
February 12, 2013 at 12:04 pm, Jeet Ghosh said:
the only answer is i have 1.5 mn $
April 04, 2013 at 9:11 pm, Ashley Yves Whitlow said:
smooth
February 12, 2013 at 4:02 pm, Hum Anaru said:
How much is it for one puppy
February 12, 2013 at 2:08 pm, 10 cool qualities of the Tibetan Mastiff, the most expensive dog in the world said:
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February 13, 2013 at 11:17 pm, David Matthew Herbst said:
Anyone got $1.5 million spare?
February 14, 2013 at 4:02 am, Michelle Ranalls said:
"mans best friend was a tibetan mastiff. Just make sure you do your research on the breeds before you get one. some bad lines out there. Have to make sure you can handle them eating your house!
February 15, 2013 at 4:36 pm, Darrell Perone said:
Someone is out of their mind if its worth. A million.
February 18, 2013 at 4:39 am, Ticka Time Garza said:
Me too I want one
February 18, 2013 at 5:00 am, Stanley Nickeo said:
Girl wha the hell u goin to put dha dog in
February 18, 2013 at 5:01 am, Stanley Nickeo said:
N do u know how expenice it is goin to be to groom dha thing
February 18, 2013 at 6:22 am, Linda Lindley said:
I want one…..but I'm pretty sure I can't afford to feed the beautiful beast!!!
February 18, 2013 at 10:56 am, Stephanie Soto said:
I want one now they are adorable n verry snuglely… Im in lovee
February 18, 2013 at 9:53 pm, Timupei Gaidzanwa said:
OOOooh would be a nice addition to my FAMILY !!!
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February 19, 2013 at 5:08 pm, Kelly Lussier Boggs said:
Love it
February 19, 2013 at 5:45 pm, Christine Marie Gartman said:
Wow them r expensive
February 19, 2013 at 6:57 pm, Abby Dolan said:
I need…
February 21, 2013 at 3:17 am, Kerri Parkison said:
Man this is a cool breed
February 28, 2013 at 10:37 pm, John N Kathy Lewis said:
We have a tibetan mastiff we bred him with our st. Bernard our puppies are 5 weeks old now and have mostly the Tibetan mastiff traits
March 03, 2013 at 4:41 am, Mitchell Golston said:
That dog is awsome would love to own one
March 03, 2013 at 1:01 pm, Shankey Rana said:
Nicee
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March 09, 2013 at 3:35 pm, Kevy Mak said:
how cn i get 1?
March 15, 2013 at 9:49 pm, Carrie Smith said:
This is a wonderful dog I have Tibetan friends whom had them as children before they fled Tibet leaving them behind . Just another thing china wants that Tibet had . . .
March 16, 2013 at 10:30 am, Kevin Halford said:
U
March 18, 2013 at 2:24 am, LizzyTish McHugh said:
What a beautiful animal! Amazing!
March 18, 2013 at 5:24 am, Mitchell Golston said:
That dog is incredible
March 21, 2013 at 2:42 pm, Ajay Saini said:
nice
March 24, 2013 at 2:21 pm, Bennington Cotwell said:
I have one of those too and a puppy costs you $24000.
April 08, 2013 at 1:00 pm, Avinash Shiv said:
nice dog
April 08, 2013 at 4:26 pm, Rahul Das said:
awsome dog in world…
April 09, 2013 at 2:43 pm, Sagar Rana said:
nice…
April 10, 2013 at 9:57 am, Nick Rogers said:
Wtf
April 15, 2013 at 7:09 pm, Debra Sandoval said:
Wow
April 17, 2013 at 12:46 pm, Bearcoat Pei said:
Number 10 is a Caucasian Ovcharka by the way, not a TM. And they're a lot cheaper outside of China's nouveau riche fad for breeding huge TM crossbreeds like some of the dogs pictured. And yes, they are very cool companions for the right person – just make sure that your IQ is higher than the dog's as these are incredibly intelligent, quick, agile and independent beasties who will humour you rather than obey you and consider being with you being in the same county. And did I mention destructive? Mine is 8 now and not as bad as he was up to the age of about 3, but he's still nicknamed JCB. People may say why the hell would you want a dog that will wreck you house, dig craters in your garden, jump your 6 foot fence from a standing start and you keep on a flexilead on walks off your property? But if you ever share your life with a TM, you'll understand.
April 21, 2013 at 10:52 pm, Alicia Nichols said:
I'd love this dog
April 24, 2013 at 6:12 pm, Faizan Khan said:
Seems legit! m/
April 24, 2013 at 6:58 pm, Ashley J Chandler said:
Lol
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April 27, 2013 at 3:30 am, Brooke Slivinski said:
I have a big penis.
April 27, 2013 at 3:31 am, Patrick Peterson said:
You're so gross Brooke…
April 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, John Brandle said:
A giant fucking fury dick
April 30, 2013 at 5:41 am, John Brandle said:
That whore looks like the dog
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May 02, 2013 at 1:28 am, Sandra Franklin said:
When I have an extra 1.5 million laying around, ll go get one
May 04, 2013 at 3:18 pm, Todd Haggarty said:
Poofs
May 04, 2013 at 3:18 pm, Todd Haggarty said:
Fucking faggots
May 06, 2013 at 12:47 am, Prathmesh Kasar said:
worth million dollars..not shocked..it has to be..coz it iz 1 of d most amazing creature of God..
May 06, 2013 at 1:47 am, Cecelia BrownSuga said:
Thy look mean except as puppies
May 10, 2013 at 4:17 pm, Sherry Wicker said:
are they good with kids.
May 12, 2013 at 3:33 pm, Dipankar Singha said:
not sure about point no 6! o.O
May 21, 2013 at 1:51 pm, Shahazaad Khan said:
sopap