Thursday, January 10, 2013
Top 10 Most Expensive Animals
1. Most expensive horse: Florida-born Colt
Price: $16 million
Green Monkey, a 2-year-old Florida born colt has been sold for whopping $16 million to become the world’s most expensive horse, and is expected to move straight to the Kentucky Derby. Bought byDemi O’Bryrne, the horse has notably never raced, but has descended from 2 Kentucky Derby winners.
Most expensive horse: Florida-born Colt
The colt reportedly scored the fastest time among the 154 racehorses at Calder race Course.
2. Most expensive Buffalo Bull: Horizon from South Africa
Price: $3.25 million
Most expensive Buffalo Bull: Horizon from South Africa
A young 4 years and 10 month-old buffalo bull called Horizon with massive bowed horns measuring 130 cm long has been reportedly sold for $3.25 million, as stated by the South African Stud Breeders’ Association.
3. World's most expensive dog: Red Tibetan Mastiff
Price: $1.6 million
Most expensive dog: Red Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff, also known as Do-khyi, is an ancient breed and type of domestic dog originating with nomadic cultures of Central Asia. An 11-months-old red Tibetan Mastiff puppy which stands nearly 3 ft. high and weighs over 180lbs, has notably grabbed the title of being the world’s most expensive dogafter being sold for $1.6 million.
4. Most expensive Cow: Missy
Price: $1.2 million
Most expensive Cow: Missy
At Toronto’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, a trio of investors bought this cow, which is said to have exceptional sized hips, and delivers protein-rich milk, which could eventually help making the world's most expensive cheese. However, Missy’s value is enhanced by the likelihood that she’ll pass those excellent genes on to generations of offspring.
5. Most expensive Sheep: Deveronvale Perfection
Price: $372,320
Most expensive Sheep: Deveronvale Perfection
Bred in Banffshire, an 8 month-old sheep Deveronvale Perfection bought by a fellow local sheep farmer becomes the world’s most expensive sheep sold at $372,320. Expected to be used for breeding in the hope of more than recouping the purchase price, the high price has been put down to the lamb’s strong physical attributes.
6. Most expensive Bull: Fabio
Price: $203,280
Most expensive Bull: Fabio
A Welsh farmer Glyn Vaughan has impressively sold his prize bull Fabio for a world record price of $203,280. The beast, pedigree name Dolcorsllwyn Fabio went for more than three times its estimate price.
7. Most expensive Bull: Charolais bull
Price: $168,950
Most expensive Bull: Charolais bull
Sold for a new breed record in Sterling recently, Vexour Garth is a 19-month old home-bred Charolais bull which traces his bloodline back to the great Maerdy Tally.
8. Most expensive lamb: Blackface lamb from Perthshire
Price: $144,750
Most expensive lamb: Blackface lamb from Perthshire
An offspring of $45,000 Midlock Eve and $48,250 Aitkenhead ram, a 12-month old blackface lamb was recently got sold for a record price by Perthshire-based Ian Hunter. Also, its twin was sold for $96,450 at the same sale. Notably, the buyers got attracted to the pair by their particularly strong bloodline.
9. Most expensive Sheepdog: Marchup Midge
Price: $13,500
Most expensive Sheepdog: Marchup Midge
An 18 month-old black and white sheepdog bitch was sold for a record price at Skipton, North Yorkshire. Already famed for her speed, algility, and calm temperament, this marvelous Midge coming from the family of outstanding champions, was reportedly sold to Suffolk shepherd Eddie Thornalley.