Puppy Digs Up $7,500 Gold Coins on First Walk in Blackpool
A Lagotto Romagnolo puppy named Ollie, adopted by Adam Clark and Kim McGuire of Blackpool, England, unearthed 15 gold sovereign coins worth £5,943.96 (about $7,500) during his first family walk. The discovery occurred just 10 minutes into the outing at a local park. A gold dealer later authenticated the coins, which date back to the reign of King Henry VII in 1489. The breed is known for its truffle-hunting abilities, which likely contributed to the find. Owner Adam Clark joked that Ollie essentially paid for himself.
Key facts
- Ollie is a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy adopted by Adam Clark and Kim McGuire in Blackpool, England.
- The puppy dug up 15 gold sovereign coins on his first walk with the family.
- The coins were found 10 minutes into the walk at a local park.
- A gold dealer valued the coins at £5,943.96 (approximately $7,500).
- Gold sovereigns were first introduced during the reign of King Henry VII in 1489.
- The Lagotto Romagnolo breed is known as the Italian truffle dog, prized for its sense of smell and digging instinct.
- Owner Adam Clark joked that the puppy had bought his own gold hunter.
- The puppy was originally adopted as a surprise for the couple's daughter.
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Locations
- Blackpool
- England