The world’s wealthiest dog is about to get a little richer.
Worth nearly half a billion dollars, the German Shepherd named Gunther VI is selling his Miami estate that was once owned by Madonna for $31.75 million.
This gorgeous estate once belonged to pop music legend Madonna in the 1990s
Madonna first purchased it for $7.5 million
Gunther VI inherited his fortune from his grandfather Gunther IV who purchased it from the pop star over 20 years ago.
The canine comes from a lineage that dates back 40 years and 6 generations.
Gunther III inherited a multimillion-dollar trust when his owner the late German countess Karlotta Liebenstein died in 1992.
She had no children but cherished her animals.
She left her multimillion fortune to her dog, Gunther III.
Gunther VI inherited this trust, which has grown to $500 million thanks to property investments and strategic ventures, from his grandfather, Gunther IV.
The canine comes from a lineage dating back 40 years and six generations.
The private estate sits on a 51,000-sq.ft lot with 100 feet of water frontage featuring lush landscaping, breathtaking open bay and city views, and a dock to soak in the South Florida sunshine.
The iconic home was first built in 1928 and has since been modernly renovated and updated.
It features Mediterranean-style architecture and interiors are 8,400-square-feet with nine bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.
Gunther VI has many properties around the world, including this Miami estate and a home in Tuscany, where he primarily lives, as well as Florence and Milan. His estate has also invested in real estate, publishing, sports teams, nightclubs and scientific research.
The Gunther Group’s handlers manages Gunther VI’s day-to-day care, oversees his health and wellbeing, and makes decisions on how to invest his trust.
Gunther VI lives quite the luxurious lifestyle.
Нe travels by private jet, eats steak and caviar, owns many yachts and cars, and purchased a $1.1 million white truffle at an auction.
His estate also founded Gunther Rescue, a benefit society to help animals in need.
Gunther Rescue was founded by Carla Riccitelli, one of Gunther’s main caretakers.
Sources: Forbes on Twitter (18/11/2021), website 4 CBS Miami
Last Updated on 18.11.2021 by iskova