Who owns the most expensive dog in the world?

Big Splash – a Tibetan Mastiff, was sold in 2011 for a record-breaking $1.9 million.

Big Splash was sold by Zhang Huan, a well-known Tibetan Mastiff breeder in China, who owned a large kennel specializing in this rare and prestigious breed. Zhang Huan gained attention for breeding high-quality Tibetan Mastiffs with excellent pedigrees.

The buyer of Big Splash was a wealthy Chinese real estate tycoon who purchased the dog as a status symbol. In Chinese culture, Tibetan Mastiffs, especially those with such a high price tag, represent wealth, power, and prestige. The purchase of Big Splash was viewed as a symbol of the buyer’s success and affluence, and the dog became a luxury item and a symbol of high status.

After the sale, Big Splash attracted international media attention, further cementing the breed’s reputation as one of the most expensive and desirable dogs in the world