Paw(ppy) love! Bengaluru man splurges Rs 20 cr to buy rare breed of dog

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Satish, the president of the Indian Dog Breeders' Association shelled out a whopping Rs 20 crore for a Caucasian Shepherd dog.

In an interview with the Bangalore Mirror, Satish described how he became the proud owner of the majestic-looking dog. “One of the breeders in Hyderabad contacted me stating that he had got a Caucasian Shepherd, and I decided to buy the dog. It has been six months since I bought it, but not many know about him.”

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The dog who is about 1.5 years of age, has been named Cadabom Hayder. Satish who owns a successful kennel, is known for his penchant for rare-breed canines. Earlier he had bought highly sought-after breeds like Korean Dosa Mastiffs (for Rs 1 crore), Alaskan Malamute (Rs 8 crore), and Tibetan Mastiff (at Rs 10 crore).

Hayder has proved to be a natural at sports and has a knack for winning dog shows. “Hayder has won 32 medals,” stated the proud owner of the English language daily.

Known to be a guardian dog par excellence, the Caucasian Shepherd is common in countries like Armenia, Circassia, and Georgia. It is also found in certain parts of Russia. According to the American Kennel Club, these gentle giants were reared for centuries to protect livestock against predators and also guard their owner’s home and hearth. These stately-looking dogs are known to be fiercely loyal daredevils with an agile mind. They typically live for 10-12 years.

Native to countries with cold climates, these dogs find it difficult to adjust to warmer weather. Satish, therefore, is leaving no stone unturned to ensure Hayder is well taken care of. The dog is currently staying in an air-conditioned room. The canine-lover told Bangalore Mirror that the dog will be treated like a king, with frequent brushing of his fur and routine cleaning of ears. His nails will also be clipped periodically.