The dog that cost more than RM2 million
Some people in China have really become filthy truly rich, that planning for a GMAT prep is the last thing on their mind.
Case in point: a young woman, a Ms Wang of Xian, China bought a Tibetan Mastiff in September 2009 for USD600,000 (that’s more than RM2 million!). The typical price of the breed is between USD1,400 and USD2,000. They are rather rare, but not particularly so.
Ms Wang and her dog
Yes, she bought a dog that costs more than a house for the rest of us.
These dogs have become the new must-have accessory for the ultra-rich in China.
Upon arrival at her hometown’s airport, she and the dog was greeted by a convoy of luxury cars, fellow lovers of Tibetan Mastiffs and a long red banner welcoming the dog.
She was quoted as saying: “Gold has a price but this Tibetan Mastiff doesn’t.”
The dogs are renowned for their skills as watch dogs, traditionally used to guard Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. They are fierce and huge: can reach 80cm in height and weigh up to 80kg.
Source
The BBC, 10 Sep 2009
