Most expensive cat breeds in the World: Cats are one of the most beloved household pets, and for good reasons. Although they might not be as obedient as dogs, for example, cats make for a very good pet. We would like to present you with a list of the top 9 most expensive cat breeds on Earth.
Scroll down to find out more about some of the rarest and most expensive breeds around. Both purebreds and hybrid cats were included in our countdown, in a style similar to our coverage of the most expensive airline tickets.
Let’s take a look.
No. 9: Maine Coon (American Longhair)
Price tag: $ 1,000 (on average)
The Maine Coon is one of the oldest North American breeds and it originates from the US state of Maine. Their most distinctive feature is their long flowing fur. Maine Coons are intelligent pets, known for their hunting skills.
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No. 8: British Shorthair
Price tag: anywhere between $500 and $1, 500
The British Shorthair is a muscular cat with a square-shaped body and broad head. Their eyes are mostly copper or gold. They are quite laidback pets and do very well on their own if their owners are away.
No. 7: Sphynx
Price tag: anywhere between $300 and $3,000
The Sphynx breed is best known for being a hairless cat. While some of them may have eyebrows and whiskers, others don’t. They are very active, smart, and curious pets. They tend to be affectionate towards people.
No. 6: Russian Blue
Price tag: anywhere between $350 and $3,000
Russian Blue cats are best known for their silver blue coat and green eyes. While they are very playful and loyal towards their owners, Russian Blues tend to be quite shy around people they do not know.
No. 5: Scottish Fold
Price tag: anywhere between $500 and $3000
The Scottish Fold is a domestic cat with its ears bent forward and down, caused by a gene mutation. Their most distinctive feature is their owl-like appearance. Scottish Fold cats are generally well-behaved pets and are a great addition to any family.
No. 4: Peterbald
Price tag: anywhere between $500 and $3000
The Peterbald breed, originating from Russia, is best known for its furless body. The Peterbald cats are extremely active, curious, and intelligent. They’re quite loyal to their owners and are social around other pets, including other cats.
No. 3: Manx
Price tag: anywhere between $800 and $4,000
The Manx breed is basically a domestic cat that has a stub for a tail, caused by a gene mutation. They can come in a variety of patterns and colors and they are avid hunters. They’re generally active and quite sociable.
No. 2: Bengal
Price tag: anywhere between $1,000 and $4,000
The Bengal breed is a hybrid between a domestic cat and the Asian leopard cat. It is an extremely gentle breed and its most prominent feature is its wild cat appearance.
No. 1: Savannah
Price tag: anywhere between $400 and $20,000
This is a hybrid cat between a domestic breed and the serval, an African wild cat. It was registered as a new breed in 2001 and as a championship breed in 2012. The distinctive personality feature of the Savannah cat is that it is extremely sociable; considerably more than the average cat. Savannah cats can even be trained to play fetch or walk on a leash.
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