A dog with its own trust fund is not the most unusual part of this story. Gunther's eccentric guardian leads a luxurious life, surrounded by members of high society. And all because the German Shepherd he takes care of has inherited a fortune of 400 million dollars. Gunther VI's story spans 20 years. The distinguished countess had no heirs, so she named her beloved dog Gunther III in her will. However, as any dog would say, it's always worth digging a little deeper.