Top 5 largest gifts given to a dog

We all love dogs, some more than others. For the dog lovers, gifts to their dogs are commonplace. Here are some of the largest gifts given to a dog throughout history:

1. In 2013, a wealthy businessman from Hong Kong purchased a $1.9 million diamond dog collar for his pet, a 7-year-old Maltese named Lulu.

2. A custom-built mansion worth $12 million was built specifically for a dog named Gunter IV, the German shepherd who inherited his billionaire owner's fortune in 2007.

3. A Russian billionaire, Oleg Deripaska, gifted his pet dog, a 2-year-old Maltese, with a luxury yacht worth $30 million in 2013.

4. In 2012, a Japanese businessman spent $1.5 million on a solid gold dog bowl for his pet, a Yorkshire Terrier.  

5. Another Japanese businessman spent more than $120,000 on plastic surgery for his pet dog, a 9-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, to make him look more like a toy poodle.

It is important to note that such displays of extravagance and materialism are not encouraged or endorsed. Dogs need love, care, and attention more than anything else.

Why do humans love dogs?

From a biological point of view, humans have evolved to love dogs due to the social bond between humans and canines. This bond has developed over thousands of years through co-evolution, where dogs have become better at understanding human emotions and behaviors, and humans have become more attuned to canine communication. Thus, their social interaction elicits positive emotions in humans.

Additionally, nurture plays a significant role in humans' love for dogs. People often have positive associations with dogs from childhood exposure or cultural norms. They view dogs as loyal companions, protectors, and providers of emotional support. Moreover, owning a dog can also have numerous benefits for mental health and well-being, including reducing stress, enhancing mood, and improving social interactions.