Top 15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds
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Cats are among the most common pets found in most households; however, while most of us spend less than a few dollars on a breed, did you know there are some breeds that could cost more than a new car? While it may sound unbelievable, it’s true! Take a look at the top 15 breeds that going to cost four to five figures.
15. Oriental – $650
This cat breed is closely related to the Siamese. Orientals are also classified into two types – the Oriental short hair and Oriental longhair. These cats have almond shaped eyes, are athletic and their found int a range of coat colors and patterns.
14. Siamese – $900
Siamese means “Moon Diamond.” Native to Thailand, these cats have blue almond shaped eyes, a muscular body, triangular head and are intelligent. It is one of the most popular cat breeds in Europe and North America.
13. Ragdoll – $1,000
This breed was developed by the American breeder, Ann Baker. The popular things about this breed is their placid temperament and affectionate behavior. It is a large and muscular medium-length hair cat with a soft and silky coat.
12. Scottish Fold – $1,000
These owl-like cats has a fold on its ear cartilage due to a natural dominant gene mutation. They were previously known as LOP-EARED or LOPS.
11. Abyssinian – $1,200
Named after the country where it was originated, this breed is a short-haired cat with a distinctive “ticked” tabby coat, which contains the individual hairs grouped in different colors. It is one of the most popular cat breeds in United States.
10. Exotic – $1,300
The exotic shorthair is a short-haired version of the Persian. It has the same temperament of Persian breed, where this exotic breed was been developed.
9. Russian Blue – $2,000
These cats have a silver-blue coat and are considered to be very intelligent, which is the main reason many owners tend to adopt one. This breed is considered to originate from Russia.
8. Manx – $2,200
This breed of tail-less cats originated from the Isle Of Man. They are nicknamed “Stubbin” on their home island.
7. Maine Coon – $2,500
Also known as “American Longhair,”. these cats are the largest domesticated breed among the cats. These cats are popular due to their hunting skills and are native to the state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.
6. British Shorthair – $900
This is the Pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat. These have chunky body, plush coat and broad face. These are mostly found with blue-gray fur and copper eyes.
5. Peterbald – $3,500
These slim cats originated in Russia. They have similar appearance to the Oriental Shorthairs, and over time, they lose their hair. They are known to be peaceful and energetic creatures.
4. Sphynx – $2,500
These cats have no coat and were developed using selective breeding in Canada. These heat-seeking cats are very warm to the touch because of the absence of their coat.
3. Savannah – $20,000
Savannah cats are hybrid cats and are a cross between a serval and a domestic cat. It is originated in the United States. These cats are the same size of a small dog and have tall and slim builds.
2. Bengal – $20,000
It is a hybrid breed of domestic cat. This breed result from crossing a domestic feline with an Asian Leopard Cat. The name Bengal is derived from the taxonomic name of the Asian Leopard cat.
1. Ashera – $50,000+
It is an hybrid of the African Serval and Asian Leopard cat. These cats can weigh up to 40 pounds and are so rare, there are only four or five born in a year.
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