The most expensive cat in the world

Cats, once entering a person's life, remained there forever. Today they can be called one of the most common pets. There is a wide variety of cat breeds, but among them there are special ones - these breeds are very expensive, and people are willing to pay serious sums of money for them. The cost of a fluffy pet is influenced by the rarity of its breed, character, body structure and coat color. Owning a rare cat has become not only fashionable, but also prestigious in certain circles of society. For a beautiful purebred thoroughbred cat, true connoisseurs are ready to pay amounts equal to the cost of a luxury car.

The value of expensive cats is due to a number of very real aspects, which can not only be assessed from an aesthetic point of view, but also confirmed by real facts.

• Appearance unlike others, - the value lies in the fact that the breed has such features that can rarely be found. For example, it can be a tailless cat or with a color that resembles the stripes of a tiger, or the animal can have different colors of eyes, and it happens that the hair fibers are curled in a special way. Such unusualness immediately stirs up interest and excitement, prices for kittens rise and remain high exactly until this feature becomes replicated. As soon as similar breeds appear, the uniqueness disappears and the cat's value drops.
• Low availability and rarity - there are such small breeds that can rarely be found and purchased. Anything that comes with difficulty is valued dearly. These breeds are not only difficult to find, but also caring for small kittens will require special costs and efforts.
• Unusual coat color Is another factor that affects the price. For example, a certain breed has a traditional color for it. However, other shades of color are found within the same breed, but this is so rare that the cost of such a kitten will be several orders of magnitude higher than that of its counterparts. And all just because he is not like everyone else.
• Genealogy - the price of kittens will be higher if their parents and ancestors were famous and received prestigious places at specialized exhibitions. Each breeder has tried to keep the line pure and future breeders should continue this tradition. The high price is an appreciation of the enormous work of many people and a certain guarantee that the new owners will take this issue seriously enough. Breeding purebred kittens always promises a good monetary profit.
• Breed class. Show class is considered the most expensive and valuable. In addition to him, there is also a breed class and a pet class. Show class kittens are expensive and are bought by people who breed the breed on a commercial basis. The kittens of the breed and pet class have some kind of marriage, which to one degree or another distinguishes them from the established quality standards of the breed - such cats are cheap. If you are looking for just a friend for yourself, without thinking about commerce, then inexpensive pets are quite suitable for you.

Raising a thoroughbred animal is a difficult and costly task, because a lot of factors affect its cost. For example, cats belonging to a certain elite club, known among breeders not only within the country, but also in the world, will cost much more than representatives from little-known cat clubs. The gender of the individual also matters - a cat is more expensive than a catbecause she can bring kittens and profit to her owner. In addition, the price range of a cat also varies from its age - an older pet will cost more than a small and helpless kitten, since expensive varieties of cat food were spent on its maintenance, veterinary examinations were carried out and vaccinations were made.

Below, as an example for comparison, there is a table of approximate prices for expensive purebred cats.

To understand whether these most expensive purebred and rare cats in the world are so good, let's get to know them better. To begin with, consider the five brightest representatives of the feline family, the names of the breeds of which are on everyone's lips, since they are recognized as world champions in terms of their value.

• Savannah - as of 2015, this cat was named by connoisseurs of rare breeds as the most expensive in the world and so far no other alternative breeds superior to it in cost have been found.These beautiful cats were bred in America, in the early 80s of the last century. You should not think that breeders worked hard day and night on the breed, everything was much simpler and there were no coincidences.

The breeder of a Siamese cat crossed her with a neighbor's serval cat, and in April 1986 the Siamese gave birth to leopard-colored kittens. The kittens had not only the original coat color, but also large ears and long legs. Outwardly, the kids were very similar to servals. By tradition, after mating, the owners of the cat received one kitten in gratitude - it was a kitten named Savannah. This is how this new hybrid breed got its name.

A few years later, Savannah was crossed with an Angora cat and new hybrids were obtained.interested in professional breeders. Thanks to their work, the next hybrid generations were born. The breed received its official registration by the International Cat Fanciers Association only a few years later, in 2003. Since then, kitten prices have risen as high as the demand for these spotted beauties.

If kittens from this pair are crossed with other breeds, then only 25% of the serval genotype will remain. The more you move away from the serval genes in the blood of the breed, the more offspring will look like domestic cats and less like servals. Therefore, specimens of the breed with a genotype of 50% of the serval are the most expensive, and offspring with a lower concentration of such genes are much cheaper.

In Russia, you can buy a pet of the Savannah breed at the St. Petersburg Savannah Premium kennel. They are extremely strong and active cats with the habits of wild animals. They need to walk a lot in free space, and these pets also love to swim. You should always be prepared for the fact that the cat can jump 3 meters in height. When compiling a menu for a cat's diet, raw meat should be used.

• Chausie - their ancestors are considered to be wild jungle cats that lived near the Nile River in Egypt. For many centuries, no one paid close attention to cats, until American breeders became interested in them in the 60s of the last century. The most successful option for crossing jungle cats was the Abyssinian cat breed. The jungle cat in Latin is called Felis Chaus, hence the modern name of the breed - Chausie. The breed received official recognition in 1995, but only by the only felinological organization, called TICA, which is located in America. For this reason, the cat is distributed mainly in the United States.

Hybrids containing 50% and 25% of the genotype of the jungle cat have a wayward and wild character, and individuals with a predominance of the genotype of the Abyssinian cat breed are more peaceful and docile. A purebred chausie weighs about 15-17 kilograms. Outwardly, individuals of this breed look like a cougar - a muscular body, a highly developed long tail, large eyes with a slanting cut, ears with tassels at the ends. The coat is thick and dense, has three types of shades - black, silver and tabby. Chausie love to run and swim, they get along well with people, but one should not forget that the representatives of the breed are excellent natural-born hunters.

• Kao-mani - Thailand is considered the birthplace of snow-white cats, whose eyes are like precious diamonds.Until the period of World War II, none of the representatives of this breed left the country, and only after the end of hostilities, felinologists from the United States became aware of cats. In 1999, the cat and the cat were delivered to America and kittens were obtained from them. Since then, the breed has spread throughout the world. The breed was officially recognized only by one society - TICA in 2015.

At present, the breed is little known and studied, and it has yet to receive wide recognition. In addition to American breeders, specialists from the UK and the International Cat Association are working to improve breed standards. Today in the whole world there are no more than 200 officially registered Kao Mani cats, and in Thailand there are about 100 of them.

This is a very rare breed and because of the multi-colored eyes, animals do not have advantages at exhibition events - they are brought in for demonstration, not for competition. These cats are classified as pets, which have a very peaceful disposition. The color of the short coat of kao-mani is always only white, one eye is blue, and the other is emerald. The body is elongated, with well-developed muscles, the tail is long and flexible.

• Caracal - the breed was created by nature itself, and people domesticated it. Asia and Africa are considered the homeland of the caracals, where these cats live in savannas and deserts. Caracals were considered a hunting breed, since they can catch a small bird in a jump, catch up with a swift hare or a rodent. Caracals have good learning and training abilities. In developed countries, this rare breed is prized for its exotic look.

The cat looks like a lynx, but typologically it is referred to as a cougar - she has a strong body with developed muscles, a long tail, elongated legs, the height of the cat at the withers is 30-50 cm. The color of the caracal is uniform, fiery red. On the muzzle on both sides there are two spots of a darker color, on both sides of the nose there is a black stripe and the contours around the eyes of the same color. The nose itself is dark in color. The eyes are large, tea-colored. The ears are very long with black tassels.

Caracal is friendly to people, he expresses his emotions by growling or loud hiss. This animal is very active and requires a lot of walking and playing. During the games, you need to be careful, as in excitement the caracal can injure you with sharp teeth. A cat must have raw meat in its diet. You can buy caracal from foreign breeders who have an appropriate license to breed these animals.

• Safari Is a hybrid breed created by breeders when crossing a South American cat with cats of the Bengal and Siamese breeds. The offspring were given the name safari and in 1980 the breed was recognized by the TICA society. However, other felinological associations do not see any difference between safaris and Bengal cats and do not consider safari as a new separate breed.

Safari cats are large and beautiful representatives of the feline family, which are in high demand among exotic lovers. An adult can weigh up to 12 kilograms. This short-haired breed is attractive in leopard color - shades of color are red, brown or gray-smoky. Smoky color is valued more than all others, since it is the most rare.

Large eyes with an almond-shaped incision are located on a large head with well-defined cheekbones. The body of the cat is elongated, the muscles are well developed, the tail is long and flexible throughout, the legs are long and strong. Dense cat hair is capable of repelling water from itself.When kept at home, cats have shown themselves to be friendly and affectionate to their owners. Safari has a highly developed hunter instinct, so it is better not to keep them near small children, birds and small rodents. These big, brave cats will be able to get along with other members of the feline family and even dogs. The animal is in good health and does not suffer from genetically transmitted diseases. Breeding safari cats is very difficult, so it is difficult to acquire them in Russia, since there are currently no special catteries.

• Toyger - the cats are a mini-replica of the Bengal tiger. The breed was bred by American breeders by crossing Bengal and domestic tabby cats. Since 2007, the breed has been officially registered with the TICA association. Toyger is considered one of the most unusual and rare breeds in the world. The animals are incredibly jumpy and can jump from a place to a height of 2-3 meters. The weight of an adult can reach 7-8 kg, the color of the coat is golden-beige with black stripes, the eyes are bright green or amber-yellow. Toygers get along well in the family, they love to swim, walk and play. These cats make hiding places in the home, where you will often find your missing things.

• Burmilla - shorthair cat was obtained in England by accidental crossing of Persian and Burmese breeds. The result is a chinchilla-colored cat with large turquoise eyes. The size of the Burmilla is average, the weight does not exceed 5-7 kg, the hind legs are somewhat longer than the front ones, there is an island of more elongated wool on the back of the neck. On the paws, tip of the tail and on the head between the ears, there are often darker shades of wool. Burmilla is affectionate, friendly and needs the attention of the owner. Gets along well with children and other pets.

• Peterbald - a hairless cat, bred in St. Petersburg when crossing the Don Sphynx and a representative of the oriental breed. The Peterbald is recognized by felinologists around the world as a separate and unique breed. The cat looks very dignified and elegant, she literally turned the head of exotic lovers. The weight of an individual rarely exceeds 5 kg, its body is elongated and folded very proportionally, the tail is of medium length and thin, the legs are long and thin, the head has a wedge-shaped structure, the ears are large and pointed. The color of almond eyes is blue, amber, blue, or emerald. Peterbalds are very curious, mobile and friendly. They purr constantly and demand the attention of the owner.

• Maine Coon Is one of the largest domestic cats bred in America. In length, this breed can reach 1 meter, and in weight - 15 kg. The breed has received worldwide recognition for its high intelligence and appearance. The body of this cat is large, the coat is long, with a thick undercoat, the tail is long and very fluffy, the head is large, with large triangular ears, at the ends of the ears there are tassels like a lynx. Paws are medium in size, powerful. The head has a slightly flattened structure and an enlarged nose. Coat color can be gray, black, tortoiseshell. Maine Coon's character is docile and kind, cats get along well with people and animals.

• Serengeti - Shorthair breed, bred by American breeders in 1994 by crossing a Bengal cat and an Oriental Shorthair cat. There are about 20 catteries in the world for breeding these cats, therefore serengeti is considered a rare and valuable breed. Cats have a lean, muscular body, a thickened tail, and long, strong legs. The weight of adults reaches 10-15 kg. The structure of the head is wedge-shaped, the ears stick out and set close to each other, the eyes are bulging and large. The nose always has a dark mark. The coat has a grayish-golden hue with dark spots or stripes.The serengeti has a developed hunting instinct and has the makings of a fighter - a cat is ready to fight even with dogs.

Expensive rare cat breeds, despite their price, are always in demand and desirable. But such animals often have high requirements for the conditions of feeding and maintenance, in the absence of which, the health of the pet will be at risk. Experienced breeders advise, before investing money in purchasing a rare breed, to make sure that there is a competent veterinarian in your locality who knows about all the intricacies of the breed and will be able to give the right recommendations in any unforeseen cases.

There are already more than 250 cat breeds in the world and their cost varies in different ranges. We have already considered the most popular breeds, but this list can be supplemented with some more representatives of the feline family, which are of great interest among breeders.

• Ocicat - a miniature cat that looks like a wild ocelot. The breed is bred on the basis of the genetic material of the American Shorthair, Abyssinian and Siamese breeds. It has a peaceful character and quickly gets used to its owner.

• Norwegian Forest Cat - a large cat weighing up to 9-10 kg, with thick long hair, a powerful body and developed paws. Feels great in northern cold climates and has several types of color.

• American shorthair cat - this breed is famous for its lifespan; with good care, an adult can live up to 15 years. The color of the coat is diverse, but the most valuable is a gray smoky color with black stains.

• Ragdoll - American breed, developed in the 60s of the last century. She is considered the kindest and most conflict-free breed in the cat world, sometimes compared to a rag doll. Now there are 2 types of ragdolls: English - with a short nose line and American - with an elongated nose, like a Burmese breed.

• Russian blue cat - a gorgeous beauty in an ash-blue short-haired coat. The cat has large, honey-colored eyes that draw attention to itself. This breed is distinguished by innate elegance and gentle disposition. The breed was bred in Russia and is very popular all over the world.

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