gorgeous dog!
Mary Overton 816-982-2067 >________________________________ > From: Pam's_Notes <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:04 PM >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] 1.5 million dollar Dog! {Disarmed} > > > > > Tibetan Mastiffs are astonishingly beautiful. > > >On 7/15/2012 2:36 PM, Peggy & The Girls wrote: > >> >> >> >> >>Cesas Way >> >>By Nicole Pajer >>How much would you be willing to pay for a dog? A coal industrialist in China shelled out a whopping $1.5 million to purchase a 180-pound 11-month old dog named “Hong Dong” (translates to “Big Splash” in English). Big Splash is a prized red Tibetan Mastiff, a rare breed thought to be among the oldest and most respected dogs in the world. >>Tibetan Mastiffs have always been an important part of Tibetan history. The dogs are said to have traditionally guarded monasteries and nomad camps. Tibetans believe the dogs to be holy, possessing the souls of monks and nuns who failed to be reincarnated or did not enter the heavenly realm. Many believe that Tibetan Mastiffs provide their owners with blessings of health and security. >>Big Splash is a particularly rare mastiff, as he is red, which is considered to be a lucky color. In addition, he has been raised on a diet of beef, chicken, abalone, and sea cucumber. The dog’s breeder, “Mr. Lou,” calls Big Splash “a perfect specimen,” explaining that his superior genes will make him a phenomenal breeding dog. Lou and his team admitted to spending a lot of money to raise the dog and stated that the new owner could easily earn a handsome sum by using Big Splash as a stud dog. Lou told reporters that while the demand for breed has resulted in expensive purchases of Tibetan Mastiffs, the price tag on Big Splash was still shocking. “When I started in this business 10 years ago, I never thought we would see such a price!” >>Tibetan Mastiffs have always been treasured in their home country; however, have recently become a status symbol, taking the place of diamonds and expensive cars as a means of signifying wealth. Among the high ranked historic owners of the breed are: Queen Victoria, King George IV, and Genghis Kkan. Legend has it that Lord Buddha was even a Tibetan Mastiff owner. >>The title of “World’s Most Expensive Dog” was previously held by Yangtze River Number Two, an 18-month old Tibetan Mastiff who was purchased for $582,000 in 2009. Yangtze River No 2 arrived in her new hometown by means of a 30-limousine motorcade and was greeted by local dog lovers holding up a red banner welcoming her >> >> >> >
