Tibetan mastiffs had been status symbols for China 's wealthiest . They were given as gifts to grateful officials by businessmen . hundreds puppy was sold for £1.2million to a property developer last year . But an anti-corruption drive means the breed is now shunned . Instead the dogs are sold to abattoirs for their meat and skin .
Tibetan mastiffs had been status symbols for China 's wealthiest . They were given as gifts to grateful officials by businessmen . One puppy was sold for £1.2million to a property developer last year . But an anti-corruption drive means the breed is now shunned . Instead the dogs are sold to abattoirs for their meat and skin .