Argentine President's Cloned Mastiffs Picked Their Own Names After Renowned Economists: Here's How

Argentina president Javier Milei shares a unique bond with his “four-legged children,” a quartet of cloned English mastiffs bearing the names of famous economists: Milton Friedman, Murray Rothbard and Robert Lucas Jr.

However, Milei asserts it was the dogs who picked their names. The canines apparently showed preference by responding to certain names during a selection process.

"With some names I proposed, they didn't respond," he said, according to Bloomberg. "The names were chosen by them as a result of whether they came near when I said the name.”

This peculiar method of naming ruled out other notable economists like Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich Hayek.

“When I said Ludwig, none of them jumped up, nor when I said Friedrich — so that ruled out Mises and Hayek,” he added.

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The namesake dogs — Milton, Murray, Robert, and Lucas — are all genetic replicas of Milei’s beloved pet Conan, whose memory continues to play a significant role in his life, even allegedly communicating through a mystic.

Milei’s attachment to his dogs and their unique naming convention have become as much a topic of public interest as his unconventional political and economic views in Argentina.

Each dog’s name not only signifies Milei’s admiration for libertarian and free-market principles but also reflects individual personality traits, with Milton notably being described as particularly fond of women.

The story of Milei and his cloned canine companions adds a personal and unusual twist to his public persona, characterized by distinctive hairstyles and bold campaign tactics.

Beyond their names, the dogs embody Milei’s deep respect for the economic theories that have influenced his political platform, highlighting a lighter side to the Argentine president amid the intense political and economic discussions surrounding his administration.

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