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We dont typically consider cats expensive pets.
After all, you’re free to go to the local humane shelter and adopt one for free.
But, just likedog breeds, a few particular cat breeds can cost you a few months paychecks.
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What Are The Most Expensive Cat Breeds?
Yep, you heard that right, $125,000.
A company called Lifestyle Pets bred the Ashera cats in a lab.
In total, there are four types of Ashera.
These include:
These cats are relatively relaxed but love to climb and enjoy being the center of attention.
Judee Frank, a Bengal breeder, produced the first Savannah Cat in 1986.
We can now classify Savannahs into five types ranging from F1 to F5.
F1 cats are 50% serval, and F5s are around 11%.
A female Savannah cat of the F1 variety can cost up to $50,000.
Savannah Cats are divas who refuse to use a litter box.
They also only eat raw meat and typically dont get on well with strangers.
These cats are naturally occurring and unique, with all-white fur and jewel eyes.
Khao Manees have made their way onto the most expensive cat list thanks to their importation costs and lineage.
By doing this, she produced the striking Bengal cat we know today.
As Bengals are closely related to wild cats, many jurisdictions have banned people from owning them.
She crossed her mothers Bengal breed with a striped domestic shorthair to create the Toyger cat.
Similar to their Bengal relatives, the Toyger has a rosette pattern and a circular head.
The average Sphynx cat price starts at around $2,000.
Persians are fairly high maintenance as they require daily brushing, face washes, and regular vet check-ups.
Peterbald $1,700 $3,000
Another weird, wonderful, and sometimes hairless kitty is the Peterbald.
Peterbalds can be completely bald, or they can sport soft fuzz or even coarse hair.
Peterbalds are extremely versatile cats that are low-maintenance and affectionate.
They coexist well with other animals and have bat-like ears and beautiful big eyes.
People often confuse Peterbalds with the Sphynx.
Russian Blue cats have grayish coats that give off a blue tint in certain lights.
Theyre sweet-tempered and easy-going, but they like their privacy and can be somewhat skittish around new people.
Russian Blues have emeraldgreen eyes, triangular heads, large pointy ears, and unique coloring.
A standard Russian Blues price can be as little as $500.
But, pedigree specimens from a good bloodline can cost up to $3,000.
They are also highly affectionate cats.
Siberian $1,000 $2,000
Siberians are the second largest cat breed falling just behind the Maine Coon.
Siberians are easy-going and enjoy the company of children, people, and dogs.
Some Siberians will even have two different eye colors, with one of them being blue.
This price rises further when discussing a show-quality Ragdoll fit for breeding.
American breeder Ann Baker first developed the soft, silky, blue-eyed Ragdoll in the 1960s.
All kittens in a Ragdoll litter will be born entirely white.
And then, at the 10-day-old mark, they will begin to show their colors and patterns.
Ragdolls are extremely easy-going, and they make excellent additions to families with existing pets or children.
The first American Wirehair came about after a litter of wiry-haired kittens were born to two barn cats.
Both of these cats, however, had smooth coats.
Unfortunately, only one kitten survived from the litter, which the owners named Adam.
American Wirehairs have a strong resistance to diseases and are relatively easy to care for.
Scottish Fold $800 $1,500
The Scottish Fold has unique ears that fold over.
Scottish Folds have adorable rounded faces and often sit on their backs with paws on their stomachs.
The breed can come in a range of colors and long or shorthaired varieties.
When Scottish Fold kittens are born, they all have straight ears.
The reason for unique ears on a Scottish Fold is gene mutation preventing cartilage from holding their ears upright.
In 1981, a cat named Shulamith was born with curled back ears.
She later went on to have litters of her own who were also born with her genetic mutation.
American Curl kittens are born with straight ears, which eventually curl back after a few days.
Because of this, American Curls should be handled with care as their ears are extremely fragile.
Aside from their fascinating ears, thebreedis relatively quiet and intelligent.
During World War II, the Egyptian Mau faced extinction.
The Mau breed is cautious around strangers, but they become incredibly loyal and attached to their special human.
Ancient Egyptians once worshipped the Mau, which has some quirky features passed down from their wild ancestors.
The second is that a Mau runs in the same way as a cheetah.
Cheetahs and Maus run with only one paw hitting the ground at a time.
Its hind paws then touch the ground ahead of where its front paws took off from.
Maine Coon $400 $3,500
The longest domestic cat in the world was a Maine Coon cat namedStewie.
Maine Coons can weigh up to 30 lbs and are more than 3 feet from tail to nose.
This size makes the Maine Coon one of the largest domestic cat breeds in the world.
Reputable breeders of Maine Coons can start their kitten prices at $1,000.
Theyre also very fond of their owners.
Breeders bred the American Shorthair cat to have beautiful faces and short coats in incredible, striking colors.
The Selkirk Rex comes in a long or shorthaired variety.
Both have particularly curly hair around their necks, tummies, and flanks.
Their whiskers are even curly too!
Selkirks dont shed much hair meaning their curly locks require regular brushing and frequent baths to prevent oil buildup.
Now, this breed has nothing on the Ashera or Savannah cat.
But, many people would agree that $500 to $800 is still fairly substantial for a kitten.
U.S. breeders of the Norwegian will make regular trips to Europe to obtain cats for their breeding programs.
And then, after years and years of mating with free-roaming domestic shorthair cats, the Norwegian nearly disappeared.
But pets supply our lives with unconditional love and happiness.
So, maybe that price tag isnt so outrageous after all.
Would you pay thousands of dollars for a cat?
Let us know in the comment section down below!
