S Sathish, a breeder in Bengaluru, recently received an offer of a whopping Rs 20 crore for a Caucasian Shepherd dog. However, he refused to sell it to the builder
Hayder, the Caucasian Shepherd owned by Sathish is 6-feet-tall and resembles the size of a female lion, as per its proud owner, Sathish. The Caucasian Shepherd is a guardian breed that is native to places like Georgia, Armenia Azerbaijan, Ossetia, Dagestan and parts of Russia
Caucasian Shepherds were used to protect properties from trespassers, guard livestock against predators. A fully-grown Caucasian Shepherd weighs around 44 to 77 kg, and has a height of 23 to 30 inches. Its life expectancy is 10 to 12 years
Tibetan Mastiff cost: $3,000-$5,000
A Red Tibetan Mastiff named Big Splash is the most expensive dog ever sold
His owner shelled out some $1.5 million to take home a then 11-month-old, 180-pound puppy in 2011
Black Russian Terrier cost:
$3,000–$5,000
The dog breed can weigh as much as 140 pounds and stand 30 inches tall at the shoulder. They’re muscular
Samoyed cost: $2,500-$5,000
They are known for their cheerful, contagious smile due to upturned corners of their lips
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They are gentle and can be enthusiastic playmates for kids and adults. They need a lot of exercise and loads of mental stimulation
French Bulldog cost:
$2,500–$4,000
French Bulldogs are adorably short-legged dog and have irresistible wrinkles on their face
It is a home dog and loves to be around kids - their instant playmates!
Löwchen cost: $3,500-$8,000
The name of the breed translates to “little lion” in German due to their resemblance to the mighty anima
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Löwchens are small dogs and are energetic and very protective of their family
English Bulldog cost: $2,500-$9,000
English Bulldogs or British Bulldogs have a stocky build, but their wrinkled face and pushed-in button nose make them look cute
In 2015, Kylie Jenner and her then-boyfriend Tyga owned an English bulldog puppy, which reportedly cost $50,000
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: $2,500-$3,500
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can be easily identified by its medium-length, wavy and silky coat
They are trustworthy and can be very easygoing and friendly with children and strangers
Pharaoh Hound cost: $1,800-$3,000
The Pharaoh Hound is among the rarest dog breeds. Bred only on the island of Malta, the dog gets its name from its depiction in ancient Egyptian art
It is also considered one of the oldest dog breeds. Pharaoh Hounds are calm and friendly
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