the World's most expensive dog breed

It is considered one of the most beautiful large breed dogs

It has held the title of the most expensive dog breed for years..

It has become popular with China's elite class in recent years

The world's most expensive dog breed is ...

and they've sold for millions!

The  Tibetan Mastiff

In 2009, a Chinese woman spent a record breaking $500,000 on a Tibetan Mastiff

In 2011, a Tibetan Mastiff puppy named "Big Splash" was sold for nearly $1.5 million.

Big Splash's breeder called the dog a "perfect specimen"

In 2014, a golden haired Tibetan mastiff puppy sold for a whopping $2 million

The breeder said the mastiff had "lion's blood," and he sold a similar dog for $995,000