The most expensive cat in the world

Cats, once entering a person’s life, stayed 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 rarity of its breed, character, body structure and coat color affect the cost of a furry pet. 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 willing 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 be not only evaluated 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 resembling tiger stripes, or the animal may have different eye colors, and it happens that the hair fibers are twisted in a special way. This unusualness immediately fuels interest and excitement, the prices for kittens rise and keep high exactly until this feature becomes replicable. 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 you can rarely find and purchase. Everything that goes with difficulty is valued dearly. These breeds are not only difficult to find, but also taking care of small kittens will require special expenses and efforts.
• Unusual coat color - Another factor that affects the price. For example, a certain breed has a traditional coloration 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 brethren. 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 tried to keep the line clean, and subsequent breeders should continue this tradition. The high price is an assessment of the enormous work of many people and a certain guarantee that the new owners will treat this issue with sufficient seriousness. Breeding purebred kittens always bodes good cash gains.
• Breed class. The most expensive and valuable is considered a show class. Besides him there is also a brid-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 brid- and pet-class have some kind of marriage, which to one degree or another distinguishes them from the established standards for the quality of the breed - such cats are cheap. If you are looking for yourself just a friend, 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 influence 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 sex of the individual is also important - the cat is more expensive than the cat, because she can bring kittens and profit to her master. In addition, the price range of a cat varies from her age - an older pet will cost more than a small and helpless kitten, since expensive cat varieties were spent on its maintenance, veterinary examinations were carried out and vaccinations were made.

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

To understand whether these are the most expensive in the world of purebred and rare cats, let's get to know them better. To begin with, consider the five most prominent representatives of the cat family, the names of the breeds of which are widely known, since they are recognized by world champions in terms of 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 have been found.These beautiful cats were bred in America in the early 80s of the last century. Do not think that breeders painstakingly worked on the breed day and night, everything was much simpler and could not do without accidents.

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

A few years later, Savannah was crossed with an Angora cat and new hybridswho are interested in professional breeders. Thanks to their work, the following hybrid generations were born. The breed received official registration by the International Association of Cat Lovers only a few years later, in 2003. From that moment on, kitten prices rose as high as 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 leave the serval gene breed in the blood, the more offspring will look like domestic cats and less like servals. Therefore, specimens of the breed that have a genotype 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 Savannah breed pet in the St. Petersburg Savannah Premium kennel. These are extremely strong and active cats with the habits of wild animals. They need to walk a lot in free space, and also these pets love to swim. You should always be prepared for the fact that the cat can jump 3 meters in height. When preparing a menu, you should use raw meat to feed the cat.

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

Hybrids with 50% and 25% reed cat genotype are wayward and wild, and individuals with a predominance of the genotype of the Abyssinian breed of cats are more peaceful and accommodating. The thoroughbred Chauzy weighs about 15-17 kilograms. Externally, individuals of this breed are similar to a puma - a muscular body, a strongly developed long tail, large eyes with an oblique incision, ears with tassels at the ends. The wool is thick and dense, has three types of shades - black, silver and tabby. Chauzis like to run and swim, they get along well with people, but do not forget that the representatives of the breed are excellent natural hunters.

• Kao mani - The birthplace of snow-white cats, whose eyes look like precious diamonds, say Thailand.Before the Second World War, none of the representatives of this breed left the country and only after the end of hostilities about cats became known to felinologists from the USA. In 1999, a cat and a cat were delivered to America and received kittens from them. Since then, the breed began to spread throughout the world. Only one society officially recognized the breed - TICA in 2015.

Currently, the breed is little known and studied, and widespread recognition has yet to be received. In addition to American breeders, specialists from the UK and the International Cat Association are working to improve breed standards. Today, all over the world there are no more than 200 kao mani cats that are officially registered, and in Thailand there are about 100 of them left.

This is a very rare breed and because of the variegated eyes, animals have no advantages at exhibition events - they are brought for demonstration, and not for competition. These cats are classified as pets, which are very peaceful in nature. The color of the short coat at 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. The homeland of caracals is Asia and Africa, where these cats live in savannas and deserts. Caracal was considered a hunting breed, as they can catch a small bird in a jump, catch a swift-footed hare or rodent. Caracals have good abilities for training and training. In developed countries, this rare breed is valued for its exotic appearance.

The cat is similar to a lynx, but typologically it is referred to as a puma - she has a strong body with developed muscles, a long tail, elongated paws, 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 same color of the contours around the eyes. The nose itself is dark in color. The eyes are large, tea-colored. Ears are very long with black tassels.

Caracal is friendly to people, he expresses his emotions with a growl or a loud hiss. This animal is very active and it takes a lot of walking and playing. Caution is required during games, because in excitement, caracal can injure you with sharp teeth. A cat must have raw meat in his diet. You can purchase caracal from foreign breeders who have the appropriate license to breed these animals.

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

Safari cats are large and beautiful representatives of the cat family, which are in great demand among lovers of exotic. An adult can weigh up to 12 kilograms. This short-haired breed is attractive in leopard coloring - shades of color are red, brown or gray-smoky. Smoky coloring is valued more than all others, since it is 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. Thick cat hair is able to repel water from itself.At home, cats have shown themselves to be friendly and affectionate for their owners. The safari has a strongly developed instinct for the hunter, so it is better not to keep them near small children, birds and small rodents. These big bold cats can get along with other representatives of the cat family and even with dogs. The animal has good health and does not suffer from genetically transmitted diseases. Breeding safari cats is very difficult, so it is difficult to get them in Russia, as there are currently no special nurseries.

• Toyger - Cats are a mini copy of the Bengal tiger. The breed was bred by American breeders by crossing Bengal and domestic striped cats. Since 2007, the breed has been officially registered with TICA. Toyger is considered one of the most unusual and rare breeds in the world. Animals are incredibly jumping and can jump to a height of 2-3 meters from a place. The weight of an adult can reach 7-8 kg, the coat color is golden beige with black stripes, eyes are bright green or amber yellow. Toigers perfectly take root in the family, like to swim, walk and play. These cats make hiding places in the house, where often you will find your missing things.

• Burmilla - a short-haired cat was obtained in England by accidentally crossing the Persian and Burmese breeds. The result is a chinchilla cat with large turquoise eyes. Burmilla has average size, weight does not exceed 5-7 kg, hind legs are slightly longer than front legs; On the legs, tip of the tail and on the head between the ears there are often tan marks made of wool of a darker shade. Burmilla is affectionate, friendly and needs the attention of the owner. It gets along well with children and other pets.

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

• Maine Coon - 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 gained worldwide recognition for its high intelligence and appearance. The body of this cat is large, the hair is long, with a thick undercoat, the tail is long and very fluffy, the head is large, with large ears of a triangular shape, at the ends of the ears are brushes, like a lynx. Paws are medium sized, powerful. The head has a slightly flattened structure and an enlarged nose. The coat color can be gray, black, tortie. Maine Coon's character is flexible and kind, cats get along well with people and animals.

• Serengeti - a short-haired breed, bred by American breeders in 1994 by crossing a Bengal cat and an Oriental Shorthair cat. In the world there are about 20 nurseries for breeding these cats, so 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 are set close together, the eyes are convex and large. Nose always has a dark mark. The coat has a grayish-golden hue with dark spots or stripes.Serengeti has a developed hunting instinct and has the makings of a fighter - a cat is ready to start a fight even with dogs.

Expensive rare breeds of cats, despite their price, are always in demand and welcome. But such animals often have high requirements for feeding and keeping conditions, in the absence of which, the pet's health will be at risk. Experienced breeders advise before investing in the purchase of a rare breed, make sure that you have a competent veterinarian in your village who knows about all the details of the breed and can give the right advice in any unforeseen cases.

In the world there are already more than 250 cat breeds and their cost varies in different ranges. The most popular breeds we have already reviewed, but this list can be supplemented by some more representatives of the cat family, which are of great interest to breeders.

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

• Norwegian Forest Cat - A large cat weighing up to 9-10 kg, with a thick long coat, a powerful body and developed paws. It feels great in the northern cold climate and has several types of color.

• American shorthair cat - This breed is famous for its life span, with good care an adult can live up to 15 years. The color of the wool is diverse, but gray smoky with black stains is most valuable.

• Ragdoll - An American breed, bred in the 60s of the last century. She is considered the kindest and most conflict-free breed in the cat world, sometimes comparing it with 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 luxurious beauty in an ash-blue shorthair coat. The cat has large honey-colored eyes that attract attention. This breed is characterized by innate elegance and gentle disposition. The breed was bred in Russia and is very popular all over the world.

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