Top 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in The World- Most costly Cat Breeds In The World

Top 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds in The World

When people think of expensive pets, it is often exotic creatures that come to mind. In terms of more common household pets, there are many who would expect that dogs are the more expensive choice with some of the more unusual breeds selling for thousands. People are often surprised to learn that it is also potentially expensive to buy a cat, especially considering that many people give away kittens for free. However, there are many breeds of cat that are surprisingly costly, and this is often due to the rarity of the breed. Here are 10 of the world’s most expensive cat breeds and a rough estimate of what you can expect to pay for such a cat.

10.The American Wire Hair – 1200$

Features;

Origin: The American Wirehair originates from upstate New York and is one of the rarest breeds in the United States.

Body Appearance: Physically, the appearance of an American Wirehair is the same as an American Shorthair, with the exception of its springy and wiry coat. It has a similar texture to that of wirehaired terrier dog breeds. Most American Wirehairs have golden eyes, with the exception of white cats which usually have blue or amber eyes. They have many coat colors.

9. American Curl- 1200 $

Features;

Origin: The American Curl is another cat that is the result of a spontaneous mutation. They originate from Lakewood, California, in 1981 and are distinctive because of their unusually shaped curled ears.

Body Appearance: This medium sized cat comes in both long and short haired varieties and weighs between five and ten pounds. A strange fact about this breed is that the kittens are born with straight ears that begin to curl within 48 hours of their birth. There are also strict rules about the angles of the curl. Show cats must have ears that curl to an angle between 90 and 180 degrees.

8. Sphynx – 1200$

Features;

Origin: The Sphynx cat is a breed that breeders began developing during the 1960s and in the following decade the inclusion of two hairless breeds of North American cats into the breeding pool led to the breed as it is known today.

Body Appearance:  The most distinctive characteristic of the Sphynx is its lack of coat, although they do have a fine layer of hair over their skins. The skin is soft to touch and is the color that their coat would be if they had fur, including any markings. They also have distinctive facial features, including a wedge-shaped head, prominent cheekbones, large ears, a round abdomen, large paw pads, a thin tail, and a muscular body. This breed is intelligent, affectionate, curious, and energetic.

7. Scottish Fold Cats- 1500$

Features;

Origin: This breed was originally known as the lop-eared cat but became known as the Scottish Fold in 1966.

Body Appearance: The shape of its ears is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the cartilage. This gives the cat an appearance which has been described as owl-like.  This breed is a medium-sized cat and females weigh between six and nine pounds while the males weigh between nine and 13 pounds. They usually have a round head and large round eyes. They are good natured cats having many color patterns.

6. Russian Blue Cats- 1700$

Features;

Origin: It is believed that this breed originates from the port of Arkhangelsk in Russia.

Body Appearance: As the name suggests, this is a blue cat, although it comes in a range of blue-gray colors, from shimmering silver to slate gray. One of the main reasons this breed of cat is so popular is that they have amazing personalities that make them ideal for family pets. They are affectionate, loyal, and develop close bonds with their owners. These are a medium-sized cat that usually weigh between five and 15 pounds. This breed has a long life expectancy compared to many other breeds as they can live for up to 20 years.

5. The Peterbald- 2500$

Features;

Origin: The Peterbald is a Russian breed of cat that comes from St. Petersburg. It was first created in 1994 by breeder Olga S, Mironova during an experimental breeding program. 

Body Appearance: First, they have a very small, narrow, and long head. Second, they have large pointed ears, giving them a somewhat bat-like appearance. Finally, they have webbed feet. They can be born either bald or with a coat. Those with a coat come in velour, flocked, and short-haired varieties. Their temperament is described as curious, energetic, intelligent, peaceful, affectionate, and sweet-natured.

4.Persian Cat -3000$

Features;

Origin: The Persian cat originates from Iran, formerly known as Persia. In the Middle East, they are also known as the Iranian cat while in Iran, they are called the Shirazi cat.

Body Appearance: They are a long-haired cat breed that is characterized by its short muzzle and round face. This breed became popular in Europe when they were imported in Italy and France in around 1620. The Persian cat originates from Iran, formerly known as Persia. In the Middle East, they are also known as the Iranian cat while in Iran, they are called the Shirazi cat. They are a long-haired cat breed that is characterized by its short muzzle and round face. This breed became popular in Europe when they were imported in Italy and France in around 1620. Several Breeds includes the Himalayan, the Exotic Shorthair, the Chinchilla Longhair, the Sterling, the Toy Persian, and the Teacup Persian.

3.The Bengal Cat-5000$

Features;

Origin: The Bengal cat is a domestic cat that was deliberately bred to resemble a wild jungle cat. The exact origins of the breed are not known. However, the first mention of a domestic cat crossed with an Asian Leopard cat was in 1889. The first officially confirmed cat that was a hybrid of an Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat was in 1934.

Body Appearance: The characteristics of the Bengal cat include a white belly, large markings, and a body shape that is similar to, but smaller than, an Asian leopard cat. It is recommended that those who want a Bengal cat for their home should buy a fourth-generation cat as these have a temperament similar to a domestic cat.

2.The Savannah -25,000$

Features;

Origin: This is a hybrid cat breed that is a cross between a domestic cat and a serval, which is a large-eared wild African cat of a medium size. It first became popular with breeders in the 1990s. They were first bred by Judee Frank who crossed a serval with a Siamese.

Body Appearance: The size of the Savannah cat depends a lot on the gender and the generation. Usually the first-generation males are the largest variations of this cat. In general, they can weigh anywhere between seven and 20 pounds. Standard variations of this breed include brown-spotted tabby, silver-spotted tabby, black with black spots, and black smoke, which is a black-tipped silver with black spots.

1.The Ashera-125,000$

Features;

Origin: The most expensive of all the cat breeds to buy is the Ashera cat. Like the Savannah cat, this breed is a hybrid of a domestic cat and a serval. The difference is that for the Ashera, the African leopard was also thrown into the breeding mix. This makes it one of the rarest and most desirable breeds of cat of them all. However, owning one of these creatures comes at a huge cost, so they are not available to the masses.

Body Appearance: They are one of the newest cat breeds to have been developed and Lifestyle Pets lay claim to the development of this breed. They have both spots and stripes, pointed ears, and elegant features. Despite its wild genetics, the Ashera cat has been specifically bred so it is suitable for living in a domestic environment. .

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