How much does a Chigu Tibetan Mastiff generally cost?

The Chigu Tibetan Mastiff's appearance and build are the most standard representation of the original Himalayan lion-head large Tibetan Mastiff dog, with pure bloodlines and excellent quality, and it has always been rated as the best Tibetan Mastiff in the country, known as the "priceless king of mastiffs." "Chigu" means king of kings in Tibetan, so it is also called the "king of Tibetan Mastiffs." Let's take a look below at how much a Chigu Tibetan Mastiff costs!

How much does a Chigu Tibetan Mastiff cost?

When Tibetan Mastiff mating season arrives, many people from inland areas who breed Tibetan Mastiffs bring their best female mastiffs, pitch tents and wait outside "Chigu's" home for mating, and during the peak period these tents stretched for several kilometers. "Chigu's" finest puppies can sell for 2 million yuan each, and mating with "Chigu" costs tens of thousands of yuan whether successful or not, while "Chigu's" value cannot be estimated; some say its worth is at least over ten million.

What value does the Chigu Tibetan Mastiff have?

The status of the "Chigu" Tibetan Mastiff in Qinghai Province is comparable to that of the giant panda, a national treasure, and leaving the province requires approval from a higher-level competent authority. Such "impressive" confidence comes not only from its being the "standard" for Chinese Tibetan Mastiffs, but also from the 10 million to 20 million yuan in revenue it can bring to Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai each year, playing a very large role in local economic development.

Just how impressive is the Chigu Tibetan Mastiff?

The Chigu Tibetan Mastiff is a purebred Tibetan Mastiff that grew up drinking high-mountain snow water, and its coat, limbs, back and gaze are all regarded as the standard for Tibetan Mastiffs in Tibetan areas. It comes from Batang, Yushu, Qinghai, the hometown of Tibetan Mastiffs, enjoys bureau-level treatment issued by the Qinghai government in a red-header document, has 4 bodyguards, a dedicated chef, and usually lives in the ancient Princess Wencheng Temple. When "Chigu" was 2 years old, it began to serve as an external promotional scenic spot for the local tourism bureau, and together with the Princess Wencheng Temple it is a famous local tourist attraction; every ticket purchased to enter the Princess Wencheng Temple includes the cost of visiting "Chigu." "Chigu" now goes to the Princess Wencheng Temple every day to work 8 hours and earns a monthly salary of 3600 yuan.