Pet lovers embrace Mastiffs

Published: 14 April 2010 y., Wednesday

For Chinese wanting to flaunt their wealth, owning one of these furry friends has become the way to do it. The lion-like Tibetan Mastiffs have grown in popularity as the status symbol of choice, after one sold last year for over half a million dollars.

 

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