When was the dog gifted to Putin? - briefly
The dog was gifted to Vladimir Putin in December 2020. The exact date is not publicly known.
When was the dog gifted to Putin? - in detail
The exact date when Vladimir Putin received his famous dog, a Karachayan shepherd named Buffy, is not publicly known with precision. However, it is widely reported that the dog was presented to him during one of his visits to the Kremlin in December 2010. This gift was part of a broader gesture from the Russian Prime Minister at that time, Vladimir Putin, who received numerous gifts from various regions and officials across Russia as a sign of loyalty and appreciation. The dog quickly became a symbol of Putin's image and was often featured in public appearances and media reports, highlighting his connection with the common people and the vastness of Russia.