# @science on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-03-26T00:00:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Science 🧬 (@science) — https://gondola.cc/science

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🐶 A golden-haired Tibetan mastiff puppy has reportedly been sold for a whopping $2 million in China, potentially making it the world’s most expensive dog.⁠
The pup was sold at a premium pet fair in the eastern province of Zhejiang on Tuesday, fetching 12 million yuan ($1.95 million), according to AFP, which cites a report in Chinese newspaper Qianjiang Evening News.⁠
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The breeder, who sold the puppy to a property developer, is reported to have told the paper that the mastiff had “lion’s blood,” and that a similar dog had sold for 6 million yuan.⁠
“They have lion’s blood and are top-of-the-range mastiff studs,” said breeder Zhang Gengyun.⁠
The hound was 80 centimeters (31 inches) tall, and weighed 90 kilograms (nearly 200 pounds), according to Zhang, who said the breed could be compared to “nationally treasured pandas” – hence the high price.⁠
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Tibetan mastiffs – an ancient breed of dog, with long coats - have become a status symbol among China’s growing wealthy classes. In 2011, an 11-month-old pup named “Big Splash” sold for $1.5 million, according to NBC News, which reported that the animal was the most expensive dog sold at the time.⁠
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The buyer of the pricey puppy wants to breed mastiffs himself, according to the report.⁠
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