Gunther IV is the world's wealthiest dog. And by some distance. Most dogs on this list have inherited their wealth from their owners. But Gunther IV has inherited his fortune from his father, Gunther III.
In fact it seems that no such bequest was made. In 2021, the Associated Press and several other news organization reported that a dog named Gunther VI inherited $400 million dollars from an inheritance from Countess Karlotta Leibenstein of Germany.
The world's richest pet, a German shepherd known as Gunther VI, is owned by the Gunther Corporation who also manage the dog's estate and fortune and through real estate investments have rocketed Gunther's grandfather's inherited fortune from a mere £59 million in 1992 to the £370 million reported today.
The lucky dog's wealth comes from the late German Countess Karlotta Leibenstein, who died in 1992 and willed her entire $80 million fortune to her beloved pooch, Gunther III — Gunther VI's grandfather — as she had no children or close relatives, according to several reports.
Big Dog: Gunther VI sits by the pool at his Miami home— formerly owned by Madonna. You read that correctly, but it's not entirely what you think. The 'world's wealthiest dog'—a German shepherd named Gunther VI who is said to be worth half a billion dollars—is 'selling' his Miami estate for $31.75 million.
The world's richest cat is Nala Cat, who has a line of premium cat food under her name, and is worth $100 million. The Siamese and Tabby-mix feline is owned by Shannon Ellis and Pookie Methachittiphan and has over 4.4 million followers on Instagram alone.
In exchange for testing out products and posting social content, you and your pup will be compensated with $10,000. Whether or not your dog is already a social media sensation, they'll be eligible for the job.
In 2014, a Tibetan mastiff puppy was sold for nearly $2 million in China, according to AFP, which cited a report in Chinese newspaper Qianjiang Evening News. The dog was sold at a premium pet fair in the eastern province of Zhejiang for 12 million yuan, around $1.95 million, to a property developer.
Sure, the hotelier and real estate magnate Leona Helmsley left $12 million in her will to her dog, Trouble. But that, it turns out, is nothing much compared with what other dogs may receive from the charitable trust of Mrs. Helmsley, who died last August.
Tibetan Mastiff – $10,000
This massive doggo made its way to American from Tibet where it protected sheep from predators like wolves, leopards, and bears. The mastiff can reach more than 150 pounds, for grown males, and fends off some of the fiercest animals.
Average Lifetime Cost: $20,000
The high price of an Azawakh often stems from its bloodline. They make terrific show dogs and are also very rare. Azawakhs hail from Western Africa where they hunt gazelle, running as long and as fast as they can.
BILL GATES: We have two dogs.
Top of the list is Gunther. He is a German Shepherd, that inherited his fortune from his father. His owner Karlotta Liebenstein had left it to him in her Will, when she died.
Dogs. Dogs come in at number one, with48.3 million households owning dogs in the United States, making these four-legged friends one of the most popular pets around.
At last count, Mr Shukla had 735 dogs. There are Labradors on the farm, there are Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Beagles, Dachshunds, Rottweilers, Saint Bernards and even a pug. There are hundreds of mongrels too.
1. Golden Retriever. It's safe to say that this breed is one of the most personable around. Golden Retrievers are always eager to please and have a calm temperament, which means they will be happy to socialise with everyone – even with other pets!
In fact, a golden-haired Tibetan Mastiff puppy was sold Tuesday at a luxury pet fair in China's eastern province of Zhejiang for a whopping $2 million USD. A prominent Chinese property developer and aspiring dog breeder from Qingdao was the lucky bidder.
1. Charlie D'Amelio. The 18-year-old takes the crown with TikTok's largest following. Charlie D'Amelio rose to fame with her dance clips and has since secured some impressive brand partnerships, ranging from Invisalign, Morphe cosmetics, Dunkin' Donuts, and her own Hulu Series, The D'Amelio Show.
Famous Instagram dog #1: Jiffpom (10.2 million followers)
Jiffpom is the most followed dog on social media in 2021 with over 10 million followers on Instagram.
A recent Forbes ranking placed sisters Charli and Dixie D'Amelio as the top-earning content creators on TikTok, after they raked in $17.5 million and $10 million, respectively, in 2021 through sponsored content, brand endorsement deals and other business endeavors.