A wealthy Benhaluru-based dog enthusiast has made headlines today by buying the most expensive dog in the world.
S Sathish, 51, paid a staggering Rs 50 crore (around €5.3 million) for Cadabomb Okami, a rare “wolfdog” that is a cross between a wolf and a Caucasian Shepherd.
Not only is Cadabomb Okami the most expensive dog in the world, he is believed to be the first of his kind.
The wolfhound is 8 months old, stands at 30 inches tall, and already weighs 75 kg.
“I spent 50 million rupees on buying this pup because I am fond of dogs and like to own unique dogs and introduce them to India,” Sathish said, according to The Sun .
Indeed, this is not Sathish’s first extravagant purchase. Last year, he bought a chow-chow, which bears a striking resemblance to a Qinling panda, for €3 million.
A former breeder, he owns more than 150 different breeds, each rarer than the last.
“I employ six keepers and all my dogs are fed raw food,” he said. “The estate covers seven hectares, so they all have plenty of space to romp around.”
Sathish asserts that his dogs draw large audiences, and many people want to take selfies with them. His fees range from €2,600 to €10,000 for appearances lasting between 30 minutes and 5 hours.
I invested in these rare dogs because they attract a lot of interest. Moreover, I earn sufficient income as folks are always eager to catch sight of them," Sathish stated. "People love taking selfies and photos with them. Both my dog and I receive more attention than actors at film premieres; we're major drawcards for crowds.