Dogs with expensive price tags aren't anything new, but now a rare breed has fetched over $5 million and it's one you will have never come across.
Breeds like French bulldogs, dachshunds and chihuahuas became popular in recent years, with the rise of people getting dogs during lockdown seeing dog ownership spike.
Yet some dog owners have been on the lookout for rarer breeds, and now 'the rarest in the world' has been created.
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Cadabomb Okami is known as 'wolfdog' and is a cross between an actual wolf and a caucasian shepherd. He was born in the US and at just eight months old he weighs over 165 lbs and is 30 inches tall.
According to the American Kennel Club, Okami's traits are from the shepherd side of his breeding, which are known for their protective instincts and intelligence.
With his unique breeding, Okami has now been sold for a whopping $5.7 million and has a new life in India.
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Okami's new owner, who goes by S Sathish, has explained why he spent so much to earn such a rare breed.
He explained to The Sun: "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. "
He added: "I spent money on these dogs because they are rare. Besides, I get enough money because people are always curious to see them. They take selfies and pictures. My dog and I get more attention than an actor at a movie screening, we both are crowd-pullers."
This isn't the only rare breed Sathish owns, as he also owns owns a rare chow chow which he bought for $3.25 million that he bought last year.
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For Okami, he's become not just an internet sensation but a real life one too, as now he's home in India people have been excited to see him. Videos of him at a film premiere and on the red carpet have seen him rack up over three million views.
For his owner, taking Okami to prestigious events has become a money maker as he charges for the rare dog to make an appearance. Prices start from $2,800 for 30 minutes to $11,700 for five hours.
For Sathish's dogs, both Okami and others, the dog's life is a nice one as he revealed they live on a seven-acre farm where each has a 20ft by 20ft room as their kennel. He explained: "There is enough space for them to walk and run. There are six people to look after them.
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"They don’t need air conditioner as the weather in the city is cool but they are well taken care of."
Niamh Spence