According to official figures, there are more than 250 registered cat breeds in the world. Moreover, each of them is beautiful in its own way. Someone loves fluffy and friendly, while someone is “naked” and wayward. What price are people willing to pay for the most exotic representatives of the cat world, and what is the most expensive cat breed in the world? We will talk about this in the article.
Cats can be divided into two main groups: non-domesticated and domesticated. Not domesticated cats are tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards. But our article focuses on the domesticated assortment of cats - small, elegant, carnivorous mammals, which people commonly call domestic cats.
What factors affect the price of a cat?
There are more than 90 breeds of domestic cats, but the article will consider the most expensive cat breeds in the world. The amount of money that a buyer is willing to pay to buy a cat can vary from completely free to several thousand dollars. The total price of a cat is influenced by many different factors, such as the breed, pedigree and the birthplace of the cat.
Nevertheless, even in the range of these factors, there is a significant variation in prices, and some breeds of cats are sold at higher prices in comparison with other, equally valuable. Typically, this is due to a combination of factors, such as supply and demand for cats, the rarity of the breed, and how difficult it is to reproduce cats, which are a good example of the breed.
Rating of the most expensive cats
The rating 2017-18 included a variety of breeds. To the most expensive cat breeds, breeders attributed:
- 1st place - Savannah.
- 2nd place - Chauzi.
- 3rd place - Kao-mani.
- 4th place - Safari.
- 5th place - Bengal cat.
- 6th place - American Curl.
- 7th place - Toyger.
- 8th place - Elf.
- 9th place - Serengeti.
- 10th place - Russian blue.
Among the registered breeds of cats known to many, but there are those that probably few people know about, and their names have never been heard. In this video you can get acquainted with five rare, unusual and expensive breeds.
Ashera - Savannahs breed history
One of the most expensive breeds of cats is considered asher, named after the goddess of the same name. But this breed of asher fraudulently entered the cat market thanks to the machinations of Lifestyle Pets. DNA test results confirmed that the asher cats were simply savannah cats. Kittens of this breed were purchased from Pennsylvania breeder Chris Shirk of Cutting Edge Savannahs and then resold as another breed.
Some of the asher cats received a maximum price of $ 100,000 per cat. The question arises in this case, and how much is the cat savannah? Sometimes kittens of this breed are sold much cheaper.
Cost of cat savannah
In fact, Savannahs is a well-known hybrid breed that was created by crossing between a domestic cat and a large wild African cat - Serval. This unusual cross was popular in the late 90s of the last century. In 2001, the International Cat Association adopted and registered this new breed.
If you ask the breeders how much the cat in the savannah costs, they will name the price from 4,000 to 22,000 dollars. And it is different, because the crosses of the first and second generation are very popular, unusual and very expensive. Later generations of crossing fall below the price scale, and offspring that are more than five generations away from the serval cat can sometimes be sold for only $ 1,000. And, nevertheless, it is considered the most expensive cat of the savannah breed. She takes 1st place in the ranking.
Key Features of Savannah Cat
Savannah is the largest of domestic cats. Tall and slim body gives it an impressive look. A cat can reach a length of one meter and weigh up to 14 kilograms. Size depends on generation and gender, with hybrid cats usually being the largest, especially males.
Cats are calm, curious and active. The intelligence level of this breed is high. They like to swim and swim, walk in open space and play games.
"Toy Tiger"
Amazingly beautiful breed of cat Toyger (toy - toy, tiger - tiger). It was introduced relatively recently in the 80s of the last century in the United States of America. This cat is very similar to a little tiger cub. Beautiful stripes on the wool and a powerful body give the adult cat the look of a tiger. This breed has a friendly character, it gets along well with other pets. Toyger is easy to train.
The creator of the cat breed Toyger Judy Sagden, said that her breeding work was devoted to the topic of conservation of tigers in wildlife. In the early 90s of the last century, the Toyger breed was recognized by the International Cat Association. In the United States, there are about 20 breeders and about 15 in the rest of the world engaged in breeding this breed.
Toyger refers to expensive cats. This breed is on the 7th place in the ranking among the most expensive cats on earth. Prices for this breed in different countries are different. So in Europe and America, this cat breed is priced up to 1,500 dollars, and in Russia you can buy a kitten for 5,000 - 15,000 rubles.
Curiosity among cats
The American Curl cat breed was obtained in California in the 80s of the last century. A distinctive feature of the American curl is their uniquely twisted ears, but the silky fur and expressive walnut eyes are equally indicative of the breed. The ears of small newborn kittens begin to curl back on the 10th day of their life. They resemble small horns. These amazing ears in the American Curl appeared as a result of a spontaneous natural mutation, which is not unusual in the cat world.
The American Curl is a very friendly cat. He does not like to be alone with himself for a long time. The cat is sociable and family oriented, loves to play, even in old age. Due to his calm nature, he gets along with other pets living in the house.
The price of a kitten of this breed usually depends on the pedigree and ranges from 500 to 3000 dollars. The American curl is on the 6th place in the ranking, being one of the most expensive breeds. Cost also depends on gender. Females are more expensive than males.
Chausie breed
This very rare cat breed was obtained by breeding a domestic cat and a jungle cat. The homeland of the latter is the Nile River Valley. These cats were revered by the ancient Egyptians, and the mummified remains of jungle cats were discovered in the tombs of the pharaoh. They were buried with their owners so that cats could accompany them to the “afterlife”.
Cats of this breed are sociable and can’t tolerate loneliness, so they are very happy for any company. This breed takes 2nd place in the rating of the most expensive cats, and, of course, the price of a kitten varies from 8,000 to 10,000 dollars.
In the 90s of the last century, European breeders began a program of breeding healthy, beautiful and large cats, crossing jungle cats with domestic cats. Breeders believe that according to the description of the breed - a cat Chausie with a kind, calm and affectionate character. It is medium and large in size with long legs and a harmonious body. The head of the cat has the shape of a wedge, the muzzle is long and, viewed from the front, you can see a good width with beautiful high long cheekbones.
The eyes are small and medium sized. Eye color may be golden or yellow, and some cats have light green or brown eyes. The ears are high, vertical, located at a slight angle on the head of the cat.
Description of the breed Serengeti
Serengeti cats are among the largest cats among their brethren. Adult males weigh up to 15 kilograms, and females 12-13. The body of the cat is medium sized, long legs, the body is strong and muscular. It looks elegant. The long neck merges with the base of the skull without narrowing. Surprisingly large triangular-shaped ears, which are always in a standing position, are as if constantly “alert”. They are equal to the length of the head and are one of the main features of the serengeti, like its bright round eyes.
Serengeti cats are open and friendly. Although they can be shy for a few moments in a new place. But as soon as they get acquainted with the owners of the house, they become like Velcro, always wanting to be around. These are very mobile and very active cats. They like to climb high places and walk around the house. They are extremely "talkative" and can "sing", which probably comes from their eastern ancestors. They are friends and communicate with other cats or dogs living in the house.
Serengeti can be attributed to the breeds of the most expensive cats on earth, occupy 9th place in the ranking. Kittens are priced from $ 2,000. This unique breed was bred by breeders of such cats as Oriental and Abyssinian, then they were bred with Bengal and others. In 1944, this breed was recognized and registered, but breeding work on the cat's appearance is still underway. The purpose of breeding is to obtain a breed similar to a serval, while crossing with a wild cat is not allowed.
Kao mani cats
Like all breeds of cats, this one, which appeared in ancient Siam (Thailand), has its own pedigree, which is documented in its homeland. It was first mentioned in the book Tamra Maew, released in the mid-fourteenth century. The kao-mani cat was referred to as the “Khao Plateau,” which literally means “all white,” and which claims to bring good luck, wealth, and longevity. For many years, only the Thai royal family was allowed to breed this cat breed.
The first kao-mani to arrive in the UK was named Odyssey ChaWee of Ayshazen. He was imported from the United States in 2009 by a British breeder, Mrs. Crissy Russell. Currently, kao-mani is in 3rd place among the most expensive cat breeds. The cost of a kitten of this breed varies from 7,000 to 10,000 dollars.
The thoroughbred kao-mani cats are very curious, adapt perfectly to living indoors. They not so much need the need to walk on the street, as communication with a person or their own kind.
The animals that we bring to our homes, regardless of their breed, should not become a toy. Think about whether you can devote enough time to the kitten so that he does not feel lonely and abandoned even in the comfort of home for him?