The political streamer Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker (31) presents himself as decidedly left on Twitch. However, his cute puppy could have a negative impact on the streamer’s image: The breed is simply too expensive.
What kind of dog is this? On April 22, HasanAbi announced on Twitter that he was a proud “dog father” of a “giant puppy.” The streamer had been looking to adopt a new four-legged friend after the death of his last dog, Fish, and had already visited animal shelters during his streams.
One day later, HasanAbi presented his adorable new addition to the delight of his fans:
Little Puppy, Big Presence
What’s the story with the dog? In a stream on Sunday, HasanAbi officially introduced his still unnamed puppy. Proudly, he held the animal, which could easily be a bear cub in appearance, up to the camera and explained: “She is a big girl.”
According to the streamer, the impressive puppy is supposedly between seven and a half and eight weeks old. The breed is not known, but it could possibly be a Tibetan Mastiff or a mix.
This would at least explain the size of the “little one,” as female Tibetan Mastiffs can weigh over 50 kg.
How did HasanAbi get the dog? After the streamer had already looked around in animal shelters in March, he finally found one on Craigslist. The portal is comparable to eBay Kleinanzeigen.
On the portal, he had searched for large dogs and came across a giant puppy. While his previous dog had been abandoned, the new addition comes from a family that could not take care of her.
The “Gucci Shirt” Among Dogs
Why could the dog become a problem? Responsible, HasanAbi wants to educate himself about the needs of Kaya, as the puppy has since been named. However, during a video about the breed, the streamer becomes alert, as it states:
Tibetan Mastiffs are among the most incredible guard breeds in the world. […] It’s easy to understand why they are the most expensive breed in the world.
A Tibetan Mastiff puppy costs between $3,000 and $5,000 in the USA. The most expensive specimen of this breed changed hands in China for 12 million yuan. That’s roughly 1.5 million euros, making it the most valuable dog in the world.
So HasanAbi has accidentally succeeded in adopting a kind of luxury dog. The streamer is actually known as a pronounced opponent of capitalism. Now he fears that Kaya could be fodder for his critics:
Oh-oh. They are damn expensive, just think about it. New cancel reason unlocked, I just realized. The bastards will say: “Yeah, I know you got the dog from someone who couldn’t take care of her because she’s a giant dog. And I know she’s a mix, but I don’t care about any of that. That’s the Gucci shirt among dogs.” That’s what they will say.
His concern is not unfounded, as despite his politically left stance, HasanAbi has a weakness for expensive houses and luxurious cars, which has already brought him criticism. Critics consider the streamer a hypocrite because he rants about the rich while living in luxury as a content creator himself.
In light of Kaya’s cuteness, however, the critics seem to be losing their appetite for complaining. Or they are drowned in a sea of fans who simply can’t get enough of the puppy’s giant paws and fluffy fur (via YouTube).
Kaya is already well on her way to becoming the secret star of HasanAbi’s Twitch streams. The streamer even has a second camera so that his viewers can observe the puppy.
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